Obstetrics Physician

Ochsner LSU Health System-Monroe Medical Center & LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport seek applicants for an Obstetrics & Gynecology position in Monroe, LA . Must be board certified/board eligible in OBGYN and eligible for active Louisiana medical licensure. This position is for an Assistant or Associate Professor of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. J1 visa accepted. The incumbent will be responsible for clinical practice focusing on patients in both the inpatient and outpatient locations and provide clinical instruction to students and residents.

Monitors patient during prenatal, natal and postnatal periods and performs tests and prescribes medication and treatment, as necessary. Delivers babies, determining the method most appropriate to ensure health and safety of both infant and mother.

Highlights of the Position:

• 4 FT faculty and 4 APP/Midwives
• Monthly MFM support
• Level II NICU
• Safe Birth Designation and The Gift Certified
• Collegial and multidisciplinary team of physicians and nurses to collaborate on a customized plan of care for each patient.
• Physician leadership and input at all levels of administration.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must have an MD or DO
• Be US board-certified or board-eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Louisiana
• Have outstanding obstetric and surgical skills with interest in clinical activities
• Commitment to the education of residents and medical students
• Robotics certification

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

West Monroe is located in Northeast Louisiana in Ouachita Parish, strategically located along Interstate 20. With a population of approximately 13,000 residents, the City of West Monroe serves as the hub of economic and recreational activity for the west side of Ouachita Parish. West Monroe offers a great quality of life for families, young students and those young at heart. Named among "Best Cities for Young Families" in Louisiana two years in a row by the consumer advocacy website NerdWallet, West Monroe offers affordable homes, prosperity and growth, quality educational options and family friendly amenities. Public, private and parochial K-12 schools in West Monroe scored at the top of Louisiana. The Ouachita Parish School District has 16 schools in West Monroe and West Ouachita that earned an A or B on their school report cards, issued by the Louisiana Department of Education. West Monroe ranks as one of the most affordable places to live in Louisiana with a cost of living at 88.6 percent of the national average ̶ nearly 12 points below the rest of the nation.