Orthopedics Physician

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and Louisiana State University Health Science Center- Shreveport seek applicants for an Associate Program Director for Sports Medicine Fellowship. Primary care Physician with CAQ in Primary Care Sports Medicine to assist the department chair (Peter Seidenberg, MD, MA, FAAFP, FACSM, RMSK) and the division director (Charles Webb, DO, FAMSSM, FAAFP) in continued expansion of a world class primary care sports medicine division in Northern Louisiana. This Sports Medicine physician will treat patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal issues, medical problems, concussions, exercise and lifestyle medicine, and utilize musculoskeletal ultrasound in active individuals. They will partner with local universities, high schools, as well as professional/community athletic organizations in developing programs and providing comprehensive sports medicine care. Must be Board Certified in Primary Care with a CAQ in Sports Medicine and be eligible for active Louisiana Medical Licensure.

Responsibilities:

• Outpatient sports medicine clinic
• Outpatient family/primary care medicine clinic
• Option to serve as attending on the family medicine inpatient service
• Leadership opportunity as Associate Program Director of our Sports Medicine Fellowship
• Assist with outreach efforts of the Sports Medicine Program to grow coverage of local universities, colleges, high schools, and other sports organizations. This will include sideline and training room coverage.
• Serve as faculty for the primary care sports medicine fellowship, family medicine residencies, and School of Medicine

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.
• 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 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