Physician - NICU Hospitalist

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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. Ochsner Children’s Hospital is seeking BC/BE Pediatricians for a NICU Hospitalist position in New Orleans, LA. Candidates for our Level IV NICU are invited to work alongside an experienced team of neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners at the only hospital in Louisiana to provide both Level IV neonatal and obstetric care at the same facility, Ochsner Baptist Hospital.

• Ochsner Baptist Hospital features a state‑of‑the‑art 66‑bed, Level IV NICU with private rooms for singleton and multiple patients.
• Our fetal echo section is located at Ochsner Baptist Hospital and coordinates care of babies with complex congenital heart disease.
• Our team participates in the Vermont Oxford Network and has continuous performance‑improvement initiatives underway.
• A full spectrum of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialty support is always available.
• Ochsner Baptist offers neonatal telemedicine services and a neonatal resident rotation.
• Access to professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• The position offers the opportunity to work at a new, state‑of‑the‑art surgical‑NICU and a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, with full benefits, paid location, and a signing bonus.

Ochsner Children’s Hospital includes a 67‑bed Level IV NICU, a 14‑bed PICU, a 12‑bed pediatric CV‑ICU, a NAEC‑accredited level IV pediatric EMU, a 44‑bed Pediatric Acute Care unit, and a dedicated pediatric emergency room. The hospital also supports a 24‑7 pediatric and neonatal transport team utilizing rotary and fixed‑wing aircraft as well as ground transport. We recently began construction on a new 5‑story Children’s Hospital on our main campus in New Orleans, expected to open at the start of 2028.

For more information or to discuss this position with Dr. Jose Perez, System Associate Chair of Neonatology, please contact Courtney Lawhun, Physician Recruiter, hun.

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• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care