Chief of the Division of Child Neurology - Full Time Academic Physician Opportunity

We’re about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees.  Partnering with the LSU School of Medicine, our goal is to provide high-quality patient care within a setting that advances medical science through research and educates the next generation of leaders in healthcare.  We are committed to providing opportunities for our staff that develop and grow careers in a compassionate team-oriented environment focused on patients first. 

At Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana and discover your future today!

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport & LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport’s Department of Neurology seek a child neurologist. This position is for an experienced BC/BE Child Neurologist as the Division Head of Child Neurology for the Department of Neurology. This full-time faculty position will be at an academic rank of associate professor or professor as determined by level of experience and qualifications.

We are looking for a person committed to both patient care and academic development. The successful candidate will join our Child Neurology Division with two other Pediatric Neurology faculty. Our resources include an NAEC accredited Adult and Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit with an Epilepsy Surgery program and a certified Sleep Lab with a fellowship program. This position involves an active role in medical student and Neurology resident education as well as participation in departmental activities including supervision of resident clinics, grand rounds, and didactic conferences.

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. The facility is also home to the only Level I Trauma center in the surrounding region with a Thrombectomy Certified Stroke Center.

This position:

• Combines teaching and patient care
• Emphasizes teaching and provides vitally important leadership and guidance to medical students and residents

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 available
• Vacation / Scheduled Time Off

We are able to sponsor J-1 visas.  

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!