General Gastroenterologist-Southshore Region

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY Gastroenterologists Job Duties: Diagnose and treat patients for gastroenterology illnesses and disorders. Develop a plan of care for each patient, including complete medical history, physician examination, diagnosis, appropriate treatment and/or referral. Confer with consulting physicians, nurses, patients and patients family concerning treatment and care of patients. Refer those cases that require specialist services but maintain responsibility, assuring that continuity of care is provided. Frequent travel to worksites in New Orleans area. Employer: Ochsner Clinic Foundation Geographic area of employment: Chalmette, LA. Frequent travel to worksites in New Orleans area

Requirements

• M.D or D.O
• License to practice medicine in Louisiana
• Completion of an internal medicine residency.
• Completion of a gastroenterology fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients for gastroenterology illnesses and disorders.
• Develop a plan of care for each patient, including complete medical history, physician examination, diagnosis, appropriate treatment and/or referral.
• Confer with consulting physicians, nurses, patients and patients family concerning treatment and care of patients.
• Refer those cases that require specialist services but maintain responsibility, assuring that continuity of care is provided.
• Frequent travel to worksites in New Orleans area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree