Surgery - General Physician

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.