Physician – Cardiothoracic​/Cardiovascular Surgery

Overview

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Physician – Cardiothoracic Surgery — Lafayette, LA

Ochsner Health – Cardiothoracic Surgery

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon for Lafayette, Louisiana. The candidate will join Ochsner Health’s well-established and experienced cardiac surgery program, one of the largest in the state of Louisiana.

• Responsibilities include an emphasis on all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, including valve replacements, coronary artery bypass graft, and TAVR procedures. The candidate should have completed an accredited Cardiovascular Surgery Fellowship training program and is either board eligible or certified.

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.

• Clinic-based position with dedicated OR time
• Multidisciplinary clinics across Ochsner Health System
• APP support
• Call rotation shared amongst physicians within the group (clinic and hospital consult)
• 24/7 reliable hospitalists onsite and pulmonary critical care support
• Integrated practice model with strong internal referral network
• Support available from specialists throughout the Ochsner Health System
• EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the Ochsner Health System
• Tort reform state

• Compensation is competitive and structured to reflect experience, productivity, and long term partnership.
• 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

• 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.

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.

Call Lafayette Home: Lafayette is a hidden gem in the South, offering big-city amenities with a small-town charm. A culture like no other — known as the “Happiest City in America,” Lafayette boasts vibrant Cajun and Creole heritage, world-famous festivals, and a foodie’s paradise. Outdoor & family friendly living with mild winters, outdoor adventure year-round, and top-rated schools for families. Get more for your money with affordable housing, and a low cost of living compared to other metro areas.

Lafayette is in a prime location just a short drive to New Orleans, Houston, and beautiful Gulf Coast beaches.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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