Physician - Pediatric Cardiologist

About the role

Ochsner Children's Health Center in Lafayette is seeking a second BC/BE Pediatric Cardiologist. Interest and advanced training in fetal echocardiography is highly desirable. Responsibilities will include outpatient clinic, inpatient consultations, and limited regional clinic activities.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient clinic
• Inpatient consultations
• Limited regional clinic activities

Requirements

Interest and advanced training in fetal echocardiography is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Varies based on clinical needs

Regions

The Ochsner Health system serves the Gulf South region, including Louisiana and Mississippi.

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
• 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