Physician - Rheumatologist, Clinical Investigator

Job Overview Clinical rheumatology at Ochsner Medical Center including supervision of fellows and attending in‑patient rheumatology consultation service in rotation with other staff rheumatologist. Opportunity Details 1.0 FTE clinical rheumatology Clinical rheumatology at Ochsner Medical Center including supervision of fellows and attending the in‑patient rheumatology consultation service in rotation with other staff rheumatologist. Clinician‑Investigator Opportunity We seek a highly motivated clinician with a strong passion for pursuing a career as a clinician‑investigator. This position is ideal for candidates interested in building a long‑term academic and clinical research career within a supportive, academic environment. The successful candidate will have access to structured mentorship from experienced clinician‑investigators, including guidance in study design, grant development, manuscript preparation, and career planning. Institutional support for research funding, including participation in investigator‑initiated studies, and assistance with external grant applications, is available. Protected research time is offered and individualized based on prior research training, experience, and publication record, with flexibility to expand as scholarly productivity grows. The department actively supports career advancement through academic promotion, leadership development, and increasing research responsibility over time. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to develop a sustainable clinician‑investigator trajectory within a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environment. Qualifications & Responsibilities Responsibilities include supervising fellows, attending in‑patient rheumatology consultation service, and participating in academic promotion and research activities. Candidates should have a strong clinical background in rheumatology and a demonstrated interest in academic research. Employment Information 1.0 full‑time (FTE) position. Equal Opportunity Employer Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Visa & Immigration Sorry, but we are unable to accept J1 visa candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Corporation