Electrophysiologist

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Role Summary

Ochsner Medical Center is seeking a full-time Electrophysiologist to join a growing tertiary-care practice in New Orleans. The position is 100% EP with a favorable call schedule and 4 dedicated EP labs. Clinic and lab duties are mostly at the main campus with some duties at regional satellite clinics and hospitals.

Ochsner Medical Center and affiliated hospitals are Gulf South regional leaders in cardiovascular care. A Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship is associated with the practice, with Cardiovascular Medicine fellows rotating through the service as well. There is ample opportunity for teaching and education, with weekly conferences and case presentations.

The Ochsner Cardiology Department provides the full suite of heart and vascular care with dedicated Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Heart Failure/Heart transplant, Interventional Cardiology, Consultative Cardiology, Cardiovascular Imaging, Electrophysiology, and Adult Congenital Heart teams working in concert to optimize patient care.

At Ochsner Health, exceptional care for electrophysiology and heart rhythm disorders is available in New Orleans, Kenner, Slidell, Covington, Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Home to the largest electrophysiology laboratory space and the most diverse team of subspecialty experts in the Gulf South region, Ochsner has the expertise and resources to manage even the most complex heart rhythm conditions. The multidisciplinary team combines expertise with the latest advancements in treatment to provide personalized care for arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, and other heart rhythm disorders. Ochsner Health is the first in Louisiana to use Volta's AI technology for atrial fibrillation (AFib) treatment, enhancing precision in catheter ablation procedures and improving patient outcomes.

The field of electrophysiology and heart rhythm disorders is constantly evolving, and the Ochsner team is at the forefront of these advancements. They continuously evaluate new technologies as they emerge, adopting proven innovations to ensure that patients have access to the most effective and cutting-edge treatments available.

Ochsner's commitment to progress extends beyond patient care. They actively participate in clinical research and various clinical trials in cooperation with other electrophysiology centers across the country. These efforts drive the development of better therapies, improving the management of arrhythmias and offering hope to more patients in the future.

Position Qualifications

• Candidates must possess an active Louisiana medical license or be able obtain one.
• Board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology from the American Board of Internal Medicine is preferred.
• Completion of ACGME-certified residency in Cardiovascular Disease is preferred.
• Completion of ACGME-certified fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology is preferred.
• Candidates should have expertise with all/most of the following:
  • device implantation (including leadless device implantation)
  • atrial and ventricular ablation
  • left atrial appendage occlusion
  • laser lead extraction
  • cardioversion
  • loop monitor implant
  • cardiac device management.