Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist

Our organization is on the lookout for a physician who is either Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Infectious Disease to become part of our growing team in New Orleans, Louisiana. A passion for Antimicrobial Stewardship would be a valuable asset. The Pediatric Infectious Disease division offers both inpatient and outpatient assessments and management for children with suspected or confirmed infectious conditions.

About Our Organization:

• We have over 85 primary care pediatricians and more than 290 subspecialists across 27 locations in Louisiana and Mississippi.
• We are recognized as the regional leader in complex pediatric care, featuring advanced programs in:
  • Congenital heart surgery and cardiac transplantation
  • Liver and bone marrow transplantation
  • Hematology-Oncology and AYA Oncology
  • Advanced Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • A comprehensive surgical subspecialty group, including craniofacial and advanced spine surgery
  • The Gulf South's only comprehensive developmental pediatrics center

Facilities & Growth Opportunities:

• 67-bed Level IV NICU
• 14-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and 12-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• 4-bed NAEC-accredited Level IV Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)
• 44-bed Pediatric Acute Care Unit with a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department
• 24/7 neonatal and pediatric transport team supported by ground, rotary, and fixed-wing aircraft
• Future Expansion: Construction is underway for a new 5-story Children's Hospital , set to open in late 2027 or early 2028 , along with planned enhancements to neonatal services

Education & Research Initiatives:

• We offer an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program, along with the Ochsner Pediatric Residency Program .
• Teaching opportunities are available with medical students from Tulane University and the University of Queensland .
• The Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine is currently pursuing LCME accreditation.
• Our faculty publishes hundreds of research papers annually and leads multi-center studies and clinical trials .

Recognition:

• We have consistently been ranked in U.S. News & World Report's Top 50 Children's Hospitals for Cardiology and Heart Surgery for multiple consecutive years over the last decade .
• We are proud to be recognized as the #1 Children's Hospital in Louisiana .

If you are interested in learning more about our program or discussing this opportunity, please reach out to our team.

Interested candidates can apply online or complete a lead form through our website.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.