Physician - NICU Hospitalist

About the role

Ochsner Children’s Hospital is seeking interested BC/BE Pediatricians for a NICU Hospitalist position in New Orleans, LA. Candidates for our level IV NICU are invited to consider joining our division working alongside an experienced team of neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners. We are the only hospital in Louisiana to provide both Level IV neonatal and obstetric care at the same facility, Ochsner Baptist Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for critically ill neonates in the Level IV NICU.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Participate in the Vermont Oxford Network for quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the coordination of care for infants with complex congenital heart diseases through the fetal echo section.
• Engage in professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Requirements

• Board Certification in Pediatrics.
• Current licensure to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana.
• Experience in neonatal intensive care preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills and ability to manage complex cases.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and clinical documentation.

Benefits

• Full benefits package.
• Paid relocation assistance.
• Signed permanent contract with competitive compensation.

Pay

Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the NICU and the patient population.