Pediatric Urologist - Shreveport, LA

The position will include patient care and resident and medical student education. 

Clinical duties and responsibilities rotate among our tertiary Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Academic Medical Center and 2 affiliated teaching institutions.  Several da Vinci surgical systems (including a dual-console unit) are available for patient care and resident training.  The successful applicant will join several full-time faculty members in a fully accredited Urology Residency Training Program (two residents per level).

Highlights of the Position:

• Our health sciences center is home to the School of Medicine, School of Graduate Studies and School of Allied Health Professions and a robust research enterprise.  More than 800 students are enrolled in the degree programs at any one time.  Additionally, over 600 residents and fellows are trained each year.
• Home to the only Level I Trauma center in the surrounding region, and one of only two in the state, as well as the only Pediatric Level II Trauma Center in the state.

• Collegial and multidisciplinary team of physicians and nurses to collaborate on a customized plan of care for each patient.
• Physician leadership and input at all levels of administration.

This position:    

• Emphasizes teaching and provides vitally important leadership and guidance to medical students and residents
• Allows the opportunity to do either lab or clinical research 

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Generous Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Multiple retirement plan options