About this opportunity
Ochsner Health System lists this Physician - Chief of the Section of Cardiology - Full Time Academic opportunity in werner park, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Overview
Ochsner Health System and Louisiana State University Health Science Center—Shreveport is seeking a full‑time Chief of the Section of Cardiology. The role will lead a group of cardiologists, advise the Chairperson on faculty and staff hiring, and oversee clinical care for patients on the Cardiology service and Coronary Care Unit.
Key Responsibilities
Promote clinical production and create opportunities in all department sections
Lead by example in clinical excellence and productivity
Maintain the clinical schedule and ensure coverage for all clinical areas
Review and submit annual financial reports and budget requests
Optimize clinic operations through appropriate staffing, coordination with APPs, scheduling, nurses, MAs and other staff, and resource utilization in partnership with leadership
Develop and monitor goals and business plans for all department sections
Create, implement and review quality metrics for faculty
Assist in developing community outreach resources and programs
Participate in leadership discussions regarding operations, clinical needs, barriers and services
Lead and supervise regularly scheduled educational meetings
Maintain office hour availability Monday–Friday outside clinical responsibilities
Clinical Duties
Oversee care of patients on the Cardiology service and Coronary Care Unit
Provide consultative care to other university physicians for patients with cardiac illnesses
Undertake procedures necessary for patient care in Cardiology
Qualifications
M.D., eligible for medical licensure and clinical practice in Louisiana
Board‑Certified or Board‑Eligible in Cardiology
Evidence of experience in Cardiology
Competency in interpreting EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, cardiac catheterization and related tests; capable of managing both acute and chronic cardiac patients
Excellent communication skills to interface with learners, faculty, healthcare teams, administrators, community organizations and donors
J1 and H1B visa holders welcome to apply
Preferred Qualifications
Proven record of administrative and academic leadership
Demonstrated experience and accomplishments in Cardiology
Eligibility and Work Arrangement
Individuals residing in the following states are not eligible for a remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Who can apply
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