Physician - Rheumatology Fellowship Program Director

About the Fellowship

AACOGME-accredited, 2-year program
Two fellows per year (total of four fellows in training)
Strong emphasis on clinical excellence, hands-on experience, and faculty mentorship
Robust exposure to complex and diverse rheumatologic disease

Faculty & Clinical Environment

7 board-certified rheumatologists
2 experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
Collegial, collaborative division with a strong clinical mission
Integrated, system-based practice within Ochsner Health
Clinic-embedded pharmacist
Availability of musculoskeletal ultrasound

Position Highlights

• Strategic, academic, and operational leadership for the fellowship program
• Educate and train fellows
• Develop and improve curriculum
• Ensure accreditation compliance and trainee evaluation
• Recruit and develop fellows

Ideal Candidate

• Board-certified rheumatologist
• Minimum of 2-years’ experience in medical education and clinical teaching
• Strong leadership, organizational, and mentorship skills
• Passion for building and sustaining an outstanding fellowship program
• Clinical research interest in lupus is a plus

Why Ochsner Health

• Nationally recognized, physician-led health system
• Strong culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to lead a compact, high-impact fellowship program with dedicated faculty support
• Flexible schedules to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Integrated health care delivery model with multi-specialty collaboration, large internal referral network and innovative resources dedicated to improving patient care and your ease of practice
• Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, physician leadership and community service
• EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the health system to enhance flexibility in patient management

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training
• Paid vacation, holidays and CME
• Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social and mental health
• Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice and tail insurance