Physician - PRN Interventional Cardiology

Interventional Cardiologist Opportunity At Ochsner Health Baton Rouge

Ochsner Health Baton Rouge is seeking a board-eligible/board-certified Interventional Cardiologist to join its busy practice. Our group consists of 3 interventional cardiologists, 2 non-invasive cardiologists, and 4 advanced practitioners. Position highlights include:

• Rotating physicians who offer advanced heart failure, TAVR, vascular surgery, and electrophysiology support.
• Our physicians cover one hospital.
• General call is every fifth night for all physicians, and interventional backup is every third night. We rotate cath lab days, weekly hospital coverage, and night and weekend call. Weekly hospital coverage includes weekend rounding. As the group grows, call will become less frequent.
• Each physician rotates to 3 clinic locations for their practice.
• Our diagnostic department performs EKGs, Holter and event monitoring, exercise stress tests (including nuclear), cardiac ultrasound (to include stress echo and dobutamine stress echo), vascular ultrasound.
• We have an arrhythmia/device clinic and cardiac rehab.

Why choose Ochsner Health?

• Flexible schedules to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Integrated health care delivery model with multispecialty collaboration, a large internal referral network, and innovative resources dedicated to improving patient care and supporting 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 physician leadership and community service.
• Epic medical record platform utilized throughout the health system to enhance flexibility in patient management.

Compensation and benefits include:

• $75,000 sign-on bonus
• Competitive, production-based compensation
• Paid vacation, holidays, and CME
• Full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement options (401(k), 403(b), and 457(b))
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice and tail coverage
• Louisiana is a tort reform state.
• Open to J-1 visa applications

About Ochsner Health Baton Rouge:

The Greater Baton Rouge region is home to Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, a full-service, 150-bed facility; Ochsner Cancer Center - Baton Rouge; and 13 Ochsner Health Centers across Tangipahoa, Livingston, East Baton Rouge, Ascension, and Iberville Parishes. Nearly 2,000 employees serve patients in the Greater Baton Rouge area, including more than 180 physicians and advanced practice providers whose collective dedication to patient care has been recognized for quality excellence by Becker's Hospital Review, Healthgrades, Truven Health Analytics, and Leapfrog.

Calling Baton Rouge...home:

Situated on the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge represents the best of Louisiana's vibrant culture. The capital city, located in southeast Louisiana, is home to more than 800,000 residents, making it one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the state. It is a family-oriented community with excellent schools, two major universities (Louisiana State University and Southern University), great restaurants, shopping, and an abundance of sports and cultural opportunities. Known for its welcoming people, unique food, and lively music, Baton Rouge has something for everyone.