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Ochsner Health

Physician - Rheumatologist

Ochsner Health, Slidell, Louisiana, United States, 70461


Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible

Rheumatologist . Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South.Ochsner Healths expanding team includes physicians with expertise in the following rheumatic diseases:Rheumatoid arthritisSystemic lupus erythematosusSpondylarthropathies including ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis and enteropathic arthritisInflammatory myositisSystemic sclerosisGout and calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition diseaseBehcets diseaseSystemic sarcoidosisRheumatic complications in transplant medicinePosition Highlights :Clinics are located on the North Shore of New Orleans within St. Tammany ParishInfusion suites located within Slidell Memorial HospitalNo hospital call requiredIntegrated practice model with strong, internal referral networkComplement services immediately offered at regional clinic health centers with Lab, diagnostic and outpatient surgical services offeredSupport available from specialists throughout the Ochsner Health SystemEPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the Ochsner Health SystemTort reform stateWith a panel of over 6,600 unique patients and practice growth exceeding 6%,the Ochsner Rheumatology Department serves patients throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. To meet the constant demand for services, Rheumatology has led innovative initiatives for access to care including virtual direct to consumer visits.

With priority focus on our patients, the Rheumatology team has achieved the 93rd percentile for Likelihood to Recommend the Practice in Press Ganey reporting for patient experience in healthcare facilities.Compensation and Benefits:Salary is commensurate with experience and trainingPaid vacation, holidays and CMEFull benefits including medical, dental and vision insuranceAdditional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social and mental healthRetirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)Relocation assistanceMalpractice and tail insuranceWhy Choose Ochsner Health:Flexible schedules to ensure a healthy work-life balance.Integrated health care delivery model with multi-specialty collaboration, large internal referral network and innovative resources dedicated to improving patient care and your ease of practice.Physician-led organization that ensures our providers are given the tools and support needed to care for patients.Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, physician leadership and community service.EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the health system to enhance flexibility in patient management.Our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is demonstrated by hiring a workforce that celebrates individual uniqueness among people and cultures. We focus our efforts in key areas that correlate back to our core values of Patient First, Compassion, Integrity, Inclusivity, Excellence and Teamwork.