Physician - Neuro-Ophthalmologist - Ochsner Health

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGIST. The successful candidate will be immediately busy and step into a robust neuro-ophthalmology referral practice based at Ochsner’s south shore locations. Through our training program affiliation, this position includes the training of medical students with a faculty appointment at The University of Queensland Medical School in Brisbane, Australia as well as training of LSU ophthalmology residents. Clinical research is encouraged. Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with experience.

Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 37,000 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.

Position Highlights:

The Department of Ophthalmology includes 31 ophthalmologists and optometrists who provide care at our facilities located in the New Orleans, North Shore, River Parishes, and Baton Rouge regions. We offer a full range of services for the treatment of advanced eye disease and corrective surgery, providing comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for patients of all ages. A premier regional leader in ophthalmic care and education, the department facilitates the training and development of future ophthalmologists, optometrists, and support staff by participation in Ophthalmology residency training, the Ochsner Optometry residency program, and the Delgado Ophthalmic Technician Program.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and CME
• Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social, and mental health.
• Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice and tail insurance

Why 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.

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