Physician – Pediatric Urologist – Academic and Community
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About the Role
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Health Sciences Center are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible fellowship-trained Pediatric Urologist to join our established academic urology practice in Shreveport, Louisiana. This is an opportunity to step into an established pediatric urology practice with approximately 40 years of history in the region, while benefiting from the academic resources and resident support of LSU Health Shreveport and the efficiency, compensation, and infrastructure of Regional Urology.
- Established pediatric urology patient population and referral base
- Flexible shared call with Resident primary call
- 7 urologists, 7 APPs, 10 urology residents
- Resident inpatient support
- Pediatric surgical specialists available within the system
- Opportunity to lead and grow Pediatric Urology for North Louisiana and the Ark-La-Tex
- Longstanding referral relationships with significant unmet regional demand
- Opportunity to build a busy academic Pediatric Urology practice without sacrificing quality of life
Responsibilities
- Blend of inpatient and outpatient care
- Access to da Vinci Xi robotic technology
- Dedicated surgical block time available
- Dedicated pediatric inpatient unit with pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, pediatric anesthesia/sedation resources, and pediatric nursing and critical-care support
- Level II Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Dedicated urology-specific ASC with 3 full operating rooms
- Clinic, procedure rooms, and ORs within the same building
- Efficient turnover and workflow
Requirements
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Urology
- Completion of an accredited Pediatric Urology Fellowship through the appropriate AUA/SPU pathway
- Join our team at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level
Benefits
- Malpractice coverage provided
- Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Multiple retirement plan options
Pay
- $600,000 starting compensation for Board-Eligible/Certified Urologists
- Significant RVU-based production incentives to boost total compensation
- All call is paid at a very competitive rate
Location
Shreveport offers a comfortable Southern lifestyle with excellent schools, diverse restaurants, and cultural attractions — perfect for families and professionals alike. Low cost of living and short commutes. Visa sponsorship (J1/H1B) available.