Physician - Advanced Endoscopic Gastroenterologist - Academic

Position: Physician - Advanced Endoscopic Gastroenterologist - Full Time Academic
** We’re about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees. Partnering with the LSU School of Medicine, our goal is to provide high-quality patient care within a setting that advances medical science through research and educates the next generation of leaders in healthcare. We are*
* ** committed*
* ** to providing opportunities for our staff that develop and grow careers in a compassionate team-oriented environment focused on patients first.*
* ** At Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana and discover your future today!
**** Ochsner Health System and Louisiana State University Health Science Center
- Shreveport
** seek applicants for a
** Gastroenterology position
** in the
** Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology**.
** ERCP
* * and
** EUS
* * is required. MD/DO or foreign equivalent. Must be board certified/ board eligible in Gastroenterology and be eligible for active Louisiana Medical Licensure.

Clinical duties would require weekly teaching responsibilities in GI outpatient clinics, endoscopic procedures (on-site endoscopy center) and inpatient consult services. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of gastroenterological diseases, commitment to scholarly activity and clinical care. Currently, the gastroenterology section has 9 fellows and 5 FT faculty members.

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, nearly 600 residents and fellows are trained each year.
* Physician leadership and input at all levels of administration.
* Shreveport is an attractive, comfortable, small Southern city with excellent schools, restaurants and multiple cultural opportunities.

This position:
* Combines teaching and patient care
* Emphasizes teaching and provides vitally important leadership  and guidance to medical students and residents

Compensation and Benefits:
* Salary is commensurate with experience and training
* Generous Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
* Life Insurance
* Long-Term Disability Insurance
* Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
* Flexible Spending Account
* Optional Retirement Plans Available
* Vacation / Scheduled Time Off We are able to sponsor J-1 visas.
* Individuals who reside in and will work from the following area are not eligible for remote work position :
Colorado, California, Washington, and New York.
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