Otolaryngology Physician

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- Shreveport seeks applicants for a Comprehensive Otolaryngology position in a vibrant Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Must be BC/BE in Otolaryngology and be eligible for an active Louisiana Medical Licensure. This is a full-time, academic position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor that offers a competitive and desirable compensation/benefits package commensurate with training, experience, and market demand. The Department of Otolaryngology/HNS at LSU Health Shreveport is expanding rapidly and seeking BC/BE applicants to join a vibrant department with a good work/life balance. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in patient care, teaching medical students and residents, and clinical research if desired. Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is a tertiary care center and level 1 trauma center. It is the only Academic Center in Northwest LA and draws patients from the Tristate area of Louisiana, East Texas, and South Arkansas (Ark-La-Tex region). Shreveport is an attractive, comfortable Southern city with excellent schools, restaurants and multiple cultural opportunities.

• 14 full-time faculty
• 7 mid-level providers
• 15 residents and 2 fellows
• Call is 1 week per quarter

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.
• Physician leadership and input at all levels of administration.
• EPIC medical record platform utilized

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training
• Generous Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Optional Retirement Plans
• Vacation / Scheduled Time Off