Physician - Neonatologist

About the role

We are seeking an energetic and passionate board-certified/board eligible Neonatologist to join our growing Ochsner Neonatology Team and serve as Medical Director or Associate Medical Director at one of our community Level III NICU located on the Northshore of beautiful Lake Pontchartrain.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to neonatal patients in a Level III NICU setting.
• Participate in the Vermont Oxford Network and eligible to participate in Ochsner system-based neonatal QI projects.
• Lead and mentor a team of neonatal professionals.
• Contribute to educational initiatives for residents and fellows.
• Engage in research and publication activities.

Requirements

• Board certification in Pediatrics and Neonatology.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-residency experience in neonatology.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Current license to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana.
• Experience with neonatal intensive care unit management.
• Strong interest in academic medicine and research.

Skills

• Excellent clinical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Research and publication skills.

Benefits

This unique opportunity includes a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience with full benefits, paid relocation, and signing bonus.

Pay

The compensation package is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the NICU and the candidate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Continuing education reimbursement.

Location

The Northshore offers a great combination of affordable and suburban amenities with a great education system. The schools in this region have an average rank of 8/10 and is in the top 30% of Louisiana public schools. It has multiple options for outdoor activities, including fishing, biking, and beautiful parks.

Facilities & Growth

• 67-bed Level IV NICU.
• 14-bed PICU and 12-bed CVICU.
• 4-bed NAEC-accredited Level IV Pediatric EMU.
• 44-bed Pediatric Acute Care Unit with a dedicated Pediatric ED.
• 24/7 neonatal and pediatric transport team with ground, rotary, and fixed-wing aircraft support.
• Future growth: construction underway for a new 5-story Children’s Hospital, opening in late 2027/early 2028 and planned expansion of neonatal services.

Education & Research

• ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program.
• Teaching opportunities with medical students from Tulane University and the University of Queensland.
• Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (currently in LCME accreditation).
• Faculty who publish hundreds of research papers annually and lead multi-center studies and clinical trials.

Recognition

• Consistently ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Top 50 Children’s Hospitals for Cardiology and Heart Surgery for multiple consecutive years over the last decade.
• Proud to be recognized as the #1 Children’s Hospital in Louisiana.

Contact Information

If you would like more information about our program or would like to discuss this position with Dr. Jose Perez, System Associate Chair of Neonatology, please contact Courtney Lawhun, Physician Recruiter, at courtney.lawhun@ochsner.org.