Physician - Chief of the Section of Cardiology - Full Time Academic

Position Overview

Ochsner Health System and Louisiana State University Health Science Center—Shreveport is seeking a full‑time Chief of the Section of Cardiology. The role will lead a group of cardiologists, advise the Chairperson on faculty and staff hiring, and oversee clinical care for patients on the Cardiology service and Coronary Care Unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote clinical production and create opportunities in all department sections
• Lead by example in clinical excellence and productivity
• Maintain the clinical schedule and ensure coverage for all clinical areas
• Review and submit annual financial reports and budget requests
• Optimize clinic operations through appropriate staffing, coordination with APPs, scheduling, nurses, MAs and other staff, and resource utilization in partnership with leadership
• Develop and monitor goals and business plans for all department sections
• Create, implement and review quality metrics for faculty
• Assist in developing community outreach resources and programs
• Participate in leadership discussions regarding operations, clinical needs, barriers and services
• Lead and supervise regularly scheduled educational meetings
• Maintain office hour availability Monday–Friday outside clinical responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Oversee care of patients on the Cardiology service and Coronary Care Unit
• Provide consultative care to other university physicians for patients with cardiac illnesses
• Undertake procedures necessary for patient care in Cardiology

Qualifications

• M.D., eligible for medical licensure and clinical practice in Louisiana
• Board‑Certified or Board‑Eligible in Cardiology
• Evidence of experience in Cardiology
• Competency in interpreting EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, cardiac catheterization and related tests; capable of managing both acute and chronic cardiac patients
• Excellent communication skills to interface with learners, faculty, healthcare teams, administrators, community organizations and donors
• J1 and H1B visa holders welcome to apply

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven record of administrative and academic leadership
• Demonstrated experience and accomplishments in Cardiology

Eligibility and Work Arrangement

Individuals residing in the following states are not eligible for a remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.