About this opportunity
Ochsner Health lists this Bariatric Medicine Physician opportunity in shreveport, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 welcomed but not required. MD/DO or foreign equivalent. Must be board certified/ board eligible in Gastroenterology and be eligible for active Louisiana Medical Licensure.
Join our team with cutting-edge, patient-focused technology, strengthened by our medical school, and elevated research in North Louisiana. Work under the direction of Qiang Cai, MD, PhD, FASGE, MACG, Professor of Medicine, Director, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
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 8 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
Weekly teaching responsibilities in GI OP clinics, endo procedures, (onsite endoscopy center).
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.
Worksite address
shreveport, LA, 71101, US
Who can apply
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