Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Endocrinologist with an interest in pituitary disorders, endocrine malignancies, and endocrine complications related to cancer and cancer therapies to join our growing endocrinology program at Ochsner Lafayette General in Lafayette, Louisiana.
As Louisiana's largest integrated healthcare system, Ochsner Health includes more than 36,000 employees and 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians across more than 90 specialties and subspecialties. The system encompasses 47 hospitals and over 370 health and urgent care centers throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Gulf South.
Opportunity Highlights
- Develop a specialized clinical focus in pituitary disease and endocrine oncology
- Collaborate within a dedicated multidisciplinary team treating complex endocrine conditions
- Join an established endocrinology practice with strong referral support and a growing patient population
- Participate in clinical research and serve as an investigator on clinical trials
- Clinical practice opportunities include:
- Ultrasound-guided thyroid fine needle aspirations (FNA)
- Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) interpretation
- Thyroid ultrasound interpretation
- Bone density interpretation
- Engage in teaching and mentorship of:
- Internal Medicine Residents
- Medical Students
- Utilize the EPIC electronic medical record platform across the health system
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience and training
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Generous paid vacation, holidays, and CME
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Additional benefits focused on physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
- Retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b)
- Malpractice coverage with tail insurance
Why Choose Ochsner Health?
- Flexible schedules designed to support work-life balance
- Physician-led organization committed to provider success
- Integrated healthcare delivery model with multispecialty collaboration and a robust referral network
- Opportunities for leadership, teaching, research, and community engagement
- Innovative resources dedicated to enhancing patient care and physician satisfaction
- System-wide EPIC electronic health record platform
Call Lafayette Home
Lafayette offers an exceptional quality of life, combining the amenities of a larger metropolitan area with the warmth and charm of a close-knit community. Known as the heart of Cajun and Creole Country, Lafayette is celebrated for its rich culture, nationally recognized cuisine, vibrant music scene, and year-round festivals.
Physicians and their families enjoy:
- Affordable housing and a cost of living lower than many comparable metropolitan areas
- Highly regarded public and private school options
- Mild weather and year-round outdoor recreation, including fishing, boating, golf, cycling, and hunting
- A thriving arts, music, and culinary scene unlike anywhere else in the country
- Convenient access to New Orleans, Houston, and the Gulf Coast
- A welcoming community that consistently ranks among the most desirable places to live in the South
Discover why so many physicians choose Lafayette-not only for the opportunity to build an exceptional practice, but for the opportunity to build an exceptional life.
