Physician - Optometrist

Optometrist Opportunity At Ochsner Health

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible comprehensive OPTOMETRIST. Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 40,000 employees and over 4,900 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South.

Position Highlights: Emphasis is placed on primary eye care within the Department of Ophthalmology, Section of Optometry. Experience in contact lens practice and ocular disease is preferable but not required. Optometrists have the opportunity to attend Grand Rounds and participate in the training of Optometry and Ophthalmology residents and medical students, if they desire. This position could include medical student and ophthalmology resident teaching responsibilities in the Department of Ophthalmology.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience and training. Paid vacation, holidays and CME. Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance. Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social and mental health. Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b). Relocation assistance. Malpractice and tail insurance.

Why Choose Ochsner Health: Flexible schedules to ensure a healthy work-life balance. Integrated health care delivery model with multi-specialty collaboration, large internal referral network and innovative resources dedicated to improving patient care and your ease of practice. Physician-led organization that ensures our providers are given the tools and support needed to care for patients. Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, physician leadership and community service. EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the health system to enhance flexibility in patient management.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Sorry, but we are unable to accept J1 visa candidates.

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