HIGHLIGHTS OF THE POSITION:

• Clinic is located in Baton Rouge with the option to rotate to suburban clinics
• Patient-base includes both medical and cosmetic dermatology
• Integrated practice model with strong, internal referral network
• No hospital call or consult required
• Procedure room available in addition to clinical exam rooms  
• Complement services immediately offered at Ochsner Cancer Center – Baton Rouge and those to be delivered at Ochsner High Grove, a new medical office complex with surgical and in-patient capabilities scheduled to open in early 2019
• Support available from specialists and sub-specialists throughout Ochsner Health System   
• EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the Ochsner Health System
• Option to participate in education of medical students, residents and/or Advanced Practice Professionals
• Research opportunities available
• Tort reform state

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 
Salary is commensurate with experience and training
Malpractice insurance provided
Full benefits including medical, dental ,and vision insurance
Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
 
ABOUT OCHSNER HEALTH SYSTEM - BATON ROUGE

The Greater Baton Rouge region is home to Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, a full-service, 150-bed facility, Ochsner Cancer Center – Baton Rouge, and 13 Ochsner Health Centers across Tangipahoa, Livingston, East Baton Rouge, Ascension, and Iberville Parishes. Nearly 2,000 employees serve our patients in the Greater Baton Rouge area, including more than 180 physicians and Advanced Practice Providers whose collective dedication to patient care is recognized for quality excellence by Becker’s Hospital Review, Healthgrades, Truven Health Analytics, and Leapfrog. Ochsner Baton Rouge is a part of Ochsner Health System, Louisiana’s largest non-profit healthcare delivery system. Ochsner is the only Louisiana hospital nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a “Best Hospital” across four specialty categories caring for patients from all 50 states and 80 countries worldwide each year.

CALLING BATON ROUGE…HOME

Situated on the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge represents the best of Louisiana’s vibrant culture. The capital city, located in Southeast Louisiana, is home to over 800,000 residents making it one of the most populous cities in the state. It is a very family-oriented city with great schools, two major universities (Louisiana State University and Southern University), restaurants, shopping, and an abundance of sports and cultural opportunities. Known for its great people, unique food, and lively music, Baton Rouge has something for everyone!

Interested Physicians should apply to: https://ochsner.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OchsnerPhysician/job/Baton-Rouge---Baton-Rouge-Region---Louisiana/Physician---Dermatologist---Baton-Rouge_REQ_00025049/apply.

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RECENT AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS RECEIVED BY OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER BATON ROUGE:

Becker’s Hospital Review
Only Louisiana hospital ranked in Becker’s Hospital Review “100 Great Community Hospitals” (2016)

Care Chex, a division of COMPARION
Ranks in the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for medical excellence in 7 clinical categories including Overall Hospital Care, Overall Medical Care, Cardiac Care, Gastrointestinal Care, Neurological Care, Heart Attack Treatment, and Stroke Care. (2017)

Healthgrades
Patient Safety Excellence Award (2017, 2016, 2015)
Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence (2017)
Cardiac Care Excellence Award (2017, 2016)
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award (2017, 2016)
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award (2016)

Leapfrog
Earned an “A” grade in patient safety  (2017, 2016)

Truven Health Analytics
One of only 10 hospitals in the United States to receive the Truven Health Analytics Everest Award, an honor awarded to hospitals that have achieved both the highest current performance and the fastest long-term improvement over five years.  (2017)
Only hospital in Louisiana named in the Top 100 Hospitals  (2017, 2016)
Only hospital in Louisiana to be named to the "50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals" (2016)

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by law.