Physician - Department of Urology Chair - Academic

The Chair will lead a dynamic and growing Department of Urology that integrates clinical excellence, innovative research, and premier education. As the department's chief strategist, the Chair will focus on fostering growth, supporting multidisciplinary collaboration, and enhancing access to high-quality urological care across the region. The successful candidate will champion diversity, equity, and inclusion while advancing the department's academic and clinical missions.

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, in partnership with the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Urology. This distinguished opportunity provides a platform for transformative leadership at one of Louisiana’s premier academic medical centers, offering services and care to all patients in the state's Northern half.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a forward-thinking vision to elevate the department's national standing in patient care, education, and research.
• Clinical Excellence: Oversee clinical operations to ensure the highest standards of patient-centered care, including advanced subspecialty services such as urologic oncology, robotic surgery, female urology, and minimally invasive procedures.
• Educational Innovation: Support and expand the residency and fellowship programs, emphasizing mentorship and the development of the next generation of urologic leaders.
• Research and Scholarship: Cultivate a robust research agenda, with opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and external funding acquisition.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (M.D.) or equivalent with board certification in Urology through the American Urological Association (AUA).
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Urology Residency, with additional fellowship or specialty training highly valued.
• Academic credentials qualifying for the rank of Professor or Associate Professor within the LSU system.
• Demonstrated history of leadership in academic or clinical settings, showcasing strong administrative skills and a proven ability to cultivate collaborative and inclusive environments.
• Expertise and interest in managing complex general urologic diseases, with a preference for candidates proficient in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotic surgery.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Highlights of the Position

• Our health sciences center is home to the School of Medicine, School of Graduate Studies and School of Allied Health Professions and a robust research enterprise. More than 800 students are enrolled in the degree programs at any one time. Additionally, nearly 600 residents and fellows are trained each year.
• Home to the only Level I Trauma center in the surrounding region, and one of only two in the state.
• Collegial and multidisciplinary team of physicians and nurses to collaborate on a customized plan of care for each patient.
• The chair role involves academic, clinical, and administrative roles working directly with the department business manager

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