Physician - Gastroenterologist - ESOPHAGEAL/FOREGUT SPECIALIST

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! GASTROENTEROLOGIST – ESOPHAGEAL/FOREGUT SPECIALISTOchsner Health – DEPARTMENT OF GASTROENTEROLOGY – NEW ORLEANSOchsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible GASTROENTEROLOGIST to lead our esophageal disease program. Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 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:Focus on esophageal disease – no general GI clinics, unless desiredOpportunity to lead the GI aspect of an existing, regional, multidisciplinary esophageal swallowing disorders program that includes specialists from foregut surgery, thoracic surgery, otorhinolaryngology, and speech and swallow pathologyOversee an exisiting esophageal motility lab that offers leading edge diagnostics – includes high-resolution esophageal manometry with impedance, EndoFlip, BRAVO pH testing, and pH impedance testingDepartmental support to practice/develop/lead related programs in Barrett’s esophagus and endobariatrics, if desired.Join a collegial, 23-physician, GI group comprised general GIs, hepatologists, IBD subspecialists, and advanced endoscopistsExcellent call schedule – shared among large GI group – currently 5 weeks/yearOpportunity to teach – Institution supports a strong GI fellowship (3 trainees/year) and Internal Medicine residency programsGI-dedicated clinical research infrastructure availableCompensation and Benefits:Salary is commensurate with experience and trainingPaid vacation, holidays and CMEFull benefits including medical, dental and vision insuranceAdditional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social and mental healthRetirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)Relocation assistanceMalpractice and tail insuranceWhy 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.We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. These protections extend to applicants and all employment related decisions.Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site.Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io (select option 1) or View email address on click.appcast.io. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.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.SummaryLocation: New Orleans - New Orleans Region - LouisianaType: Full time