Physician – General Pediatrician

About the role

Ochsner Rush Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatrician for their outpatient Family Medical Clinic. The position will not cover nursery or C-Sections; Neonatology coverage is handled separately. The Pediatric Clinic is located on Highway 19 North, near Ochsner Rush.

Responsibilities

• Established outpatient practice with a current 2 pediatricians, 1 family medicine physician, and 3 NPs.
• Ability to step into an established practice with a large referral base in East Mississippi and West Alabama.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of the Pediatric program at Ochsner Rush Health.

Requirements

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Pediatrics.
• Experience in outpatient pediatric care.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Current license to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana.
• Passing scores on the USMLE or COMLEX exams.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, holidays, and CME.
• Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social, and mental health.
• Retail options (401k, 403b, and 457b).
• Relocation assistance.
• Malpractice and tail insurance.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience and training.

Schedule

Flexibility to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, physician leadership, and community service.
• EPIC medical record platform for enhanced patient management.

Why Choose Ochsner Health?

• Flexible schedules to promote work-life balance.
• Integrated health care delivery model with multi-specialty collaboration.
• Physician-led organization providing tools and support for care.
• Research opportunities and participation in multi-center studies and clinical trials.
• Recognition as the #1 Children's Hospital in Louisiana and consistently ranked in U.S. News & World Report's Top 50 Children's Hospitals for Cardiology and Heart Surgery.