Ranked #1 in Louisiana for the second year in a row by U.S. News & World Report in 2022-23, we’re seeking an experienced Pediatric Hospitalist to join the established group at Ochsner Hospital for Children in New Orleans, Louisiana. The pediatric hospitalists play a vital role in the training of residents from the combined Tulane-Ochsner Residency Program, as well as educating medical students from Tulane and the Ochsner-University of Queensland partnership.

This position offers a flexible work schedule with subspecialty support.  No NICU, PICU, ED, or transport coverage required.

Compensation and Benefits:
•    Salary is commensurate with experience and training
•    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 Hospital for Children:
•    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.

About Ochsner Hospital for Children

Ochsner Hospital for Children is recognized by U.S. News & World Report in 2022-23 as a national leader in three specialties: pediatric cardiology and heart surgery, pediatric gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, and pediatric orthopedics. Ochsner Hospital for Children continues to be a top destination for pediatric care in the region through an unwavering commitment to always putting patients first.

Ochsner Hospital for Children is a rapidly expanding 125-bed children’s hospital offering a full range of pediatric care from primary to quaternary care, with services offered in all subspecialties, including Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Advanced GI and Hepatology, Advanced Orthopedic Surgery, Hematology-Oncology, Cleft Palate/Cranio-Facial Surgery, as well as heart, liver, and bone marrow transplant. There are also several multi-disciplinary teams dedicated to complex conditions. The hospital not only performed the first pediatric heart/kidney transplant in the region but is also the top congenital heart program in the state (both in volumes and outcomes.)

About Ochsner Health

The Ochsner system is designed to support tertiary care and quaternary pediatrics and pediatric surgery. Ochsner has 40 owned, managed, and affiliated hospitals and more than 300 health centers and urgent care centers. A national healthcare destination center, Ochsner cares for patients from all 50 states and more than 75 countries worldwide each year.

In addition, there are residency programs in Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, General Pediatrics as well as medical students from the University of Queensland/Ochsner program. Ochsner also supports several well-funded pediatric research programs.

About New Orleans

One of the most exciting and historical U.S. cities, New Orleans is both cosmopolitan and laid-back—full of world-class music, dining, shopping, attractions, and Southern charm. Professional football and basketball, gorgeous parks, year-round festivals, prestigious academic centers and universities and hospitality await you. It’s no wonder Travel & Leisure ranked New Orleans #2 in The Best Cities in the United States in 2022!

If you’re craving the beach, the Gulf shores of Alabama are about two and a half hours away by car; and the white sands of Destin and Seaside, Florida, are just over four hours away. It’s easy to understand why residents take great pride in calling New Orleans their home. You’ll fall in love the minute you set foot here, both personally and professionally.

How to apply:

Please forward your CV and cover letter to:

Glenda Church Smith, Principal
Pediatric Search Partners
877-440-3832 Telephone
214-850-3094 Text
Email: glenda@pediatricsearchpartners.com

About Pediatric Search Partners

Pediatric Search Partners is a boutique search firm solely focused on pediatric and pediatric subspecialty search. With a combined total of over 60 years in recruiting and healthcare, we specialize in matching those who care for children with jobs they truly care about.

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