Physician-Surgical Oncology-Lafayette, LA

Physician - Surgeon

Ochsner Health – Surgical Oncology

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Fellowship Trained Surgical Oncologist

in Lafayette, Louisiana to join its busy well established surgical oncology group.

Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Gulf South.

Position Highlights:

• Regional Referral Base
• Broad based surgical oncology practice with emphasis on gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and robotics.
• Opportunity for benign foregut and general surgery cases
• 1 in 4 call shared with other gastrointestinal surgeons
• Integrated practice model with a strong, internal referral network
• Large local GI group with EUS
• Strong support from collaborative specialties
• EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the Ochsner Health System
• Tort reform state

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

About Ochsner Health:

• 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.
• Physician-led organization that ensures our providers are given the tools and support needed to care for patients.
• 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.
• Our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is demonstrated by hiring a workforce that celebrates individual uniqueness among people and cultures. We focus our efforts in key areas that correlate back to our core values of Patient First, Compassion, Integrity, Inclusivity, Excellence and Teamwork.

The Acadiana/Lafayette region is a family-friendly community that is steeped with creole and Cajun culture, surrounded by exceptional food, traditional live entertainment and world-class festivals all year-round. Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (OLGMC), located in the heart of Lafayette, evolved from Lafayette Sanitarium, a six-bed facility that opened in 1911 and has been a leader in healthcare throughout its existence. OLGMC is a level 2 trauma center for the Acadiana Region.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.