Physician

Obstetrics & Gynecology PositionOchsner 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/MidwivesMonthly MFM supportOver 700 annual deliveries and growingLevel II NICUSafe Birth Designation and The Gift CertifiedCollegial 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 DOBe US board-certified or board-eligible in Obstetrics & GynecologyBe licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of LouisianaHave outstanding obstetric and surgical skills with interest in clinical activitiesCommitment to the education of residents and medical studentsRobotics certificationCompensation and Benefits:Salary is commensurate with experience and trainingGenerous Health, Dental and Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountOptional Retirement Plans AvailableVacation / Scheduled Time OffWest 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.Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!