Physician - NICU Hospitalist

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate,and innovate. We believethat every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patientsevery dayor support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! Ochsner Children’s Hospital is seeking interested BC/BE Pediatricians for a NICU Hospitalist position in New Orleans, LA.Candidates for our level IV NICU are invited to consider joining our division working alongside an experienced team of neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners. We are the only hospital in Louisiana to provide both Level IV neonatal and obstetric care at the same facility, Ochsner Baptist Hospital. Opportunity Details: Ochsner Baptist Hospital features a state-of-the-art 67 bed, level IV NICU with private rooms for singleton patients as well as multiples.Our section of fetal echo is located at Ochsner Baptist Hospital and coordinates care of babies with complex congenital heart diseases.Our team participates in the Vermont Oxford Network, has continuous performance improvement initiatives underway.A full spectrum of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialty support is always available.Ochsner Baptist offers neonatal telemedicine services and a neonatal resident rotation.Access to professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth.The position includes the opportunity to work at a new, state of the art surgical-NICU and offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, with full benefits, paid location, and a signing bonus.Ochsner Children’s includes: ·More than85 primary care pediatriciansand290+ subspecialistsacross 27 locations in Louisiana and Mississippi. ·The region’s leader in complex pediatric care, with advanced programs in: oCongenital heart surgery and cardiac transplantation oLiver and bone marrow transplantation oHematology-Oncology and AYA Oncology oAdvanced GI and Hepatology oA comprehensive surgical subspecialty group, including craniofacial and advanced spine surgery oThe Gulf South’s only comprehensivedevelopmental pediatrics centerFacilities & Growth ·67-bed Level IV NICU ·14-bed PICUand12-bed CVICU ·4-bed NAEC-accredited Level IV Pediatric EMU ·44-bed Pediatric Acute Care Unitwith a dedicated Pediatric ED ·24/7 neonatal and pediatric transport teamwith ground, rotary, and fixed-wing aircraft support ·Future growth:construction underway for a new5-story Children’s Hospital , opening in late 2027/early2028and planned expansion of neonatal servicesEducation & Research ·ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program, plus theOchsner Pediatric Residency Program . ·Teaching opportunities with medical students fromTulane Universityand theUniversity of Queensland . ·Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine(currently in LCME accreditation). ·Faculty who publisheshundreds of research papers annuallyand leadmulti-center studies and clinical trials .Recognition ·Consistently ranked inU.S. News & World Report’sTop 50 Children’s Hospitals for Cardiology and Heart Surgery formultiple consecutive years over the last decade. ·Proud to be recognized as the#1 Children’s Hospital in Louisiana . If you would like more information about our program or would like to discuss this position with Dr. Jose Perez, System Associate Chair of Neonatology, please contact Courtney Lawhun, Physician Recruiter, . Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or dividuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. 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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