Physician - Critical Care Anesthesiology Section Head

Overview 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 believe that 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 patients every day or 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 Health in New Orleans, Louisiana is searching for a Section Head for Critical Care Anesthesiology. Qualified applicants will have the opportunity to serve as unit co‑director for the Thoracic and Cardiovascular ICU (TCVICU) at Ochsner Medical Center, our 900‑bed tertiary‑care referral center. Responsibilities Applicants should be Board Certified, Fellowship‑trained Critical Care Anesthesiologists, or have significant experience with Cardiac Critical Care Anesthesiology. The successful candidate will lead a growing team of Critical Care Anesthesiology Faculty members within the Department of Anesthesiology. In addition to work in the ICU, if desired, this position could include up to 30% of clinical time practicing operative Anesthesiology. The Ochsner TCVICU employs an interprofessional care model covering 12 beds with a mix of patients spanning the entire spectrum of cardiovascular surgical disciplines including Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mechanical Circulatory Support (ECMO, LVAD, IABP, etc.) & Vascular Surgery. The Ochsner Medical Center TCVICU offers the opportunity to care for one of the highest acuity and most complex patient cohorts in the nation, as evidenced by our region‑leading surgical case mix index. Qualifications Qualified candidates will have a strong interest in academics and research. We are a teaching program, with a fully accredited Anesthesiology residency as well as Adult Cardiac Anesthesia, Pulmonary Critical Care and Neurocritical Care fellowship programs. The OMC Department of Anesthesiology includes 70 Anesthesiologists, 100 CRNA's, and >45 house staff, with an annual case volume of >80,000. Location New Orleans, Louisiana. This position is on‑site; remote work is not available for employees residing in Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. New Orleans is one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in America. Amenities include multiple universities, academic centers, professional sports teams, world‑class dining, cultural interests, renowned live entertainment, and music. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr