Physician - Joint Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with Joint Replacement training. Ochsner Health and internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon James R. Andrews, MD have created The Ochsner Andrews Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Institute. Building upon Ochsner's award-winning sports medicine program, which includes highly trained sports professionals like athletic trainers, physical therapists, fellow-trained surgeons, performance training coaches, primary care and physical medicine and rehabilitation sports physicians, Dr. Andrews brings his expertise, research, and education platform, newly launched as Andrews Medicine, to strengthen the best-in-class care for patients and athletes across Louisiana and Mississippi.

Position Highlights:

• General Orthopedic Coverage with 3 Surgeons, 1 Orthopedic-Spine Surgeon, and 2 APPs. Working directly with our other Orthopedic physicians and APPs
• Join a highly collegial system wide group comprised of general orthopedics and orthopedic sub-specialties
• Call: 1 day per week and would share with city wide call for the weekend. Weekends would be every 6th weekend.
• Dedicated OR time and space in our Ambulatory building that is connected to the clinic space.
• Integrated practice model with a strong, internal referral network
• 24/7 reliable hospitalists onsite
• Strong support from collaborative specialties
• EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the Ochsner Health System

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training
• Paid vacation, holidays and CME
• Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social and mental health
• Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice and tail insurance

Why 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.