Physician – Hospital Medicine

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, 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 Health and discover your future today! 

Ochsner Health in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is seeking a Physician to join our hospitalist team. BC/BE Internal Medicine. This position would be for full-time day shift.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast, has beautiful southern communities known for its diverse attractions including art, seafood, fishing, beaches and festivals. Located between the world-renowned attractions of Louisiana and the Alabama Coast.

Highlights of our opportunities are:

• Hospital Medicine was established at Ochsner in 1992. We have a stable 50+ member group.

• 7 on 7 off block schedule with flexibility

• Dedicated nocturnists cover nights

• Solo MD on shift with 1 APP

• Average census of 12-14 patients

• Open ICU but procedures are not required but you do ICU rounding.

• E-ICU intensivist support with open ICUs at the community hospitals

• EPIC medical record system with remote access capabilities

• Dedicated RN

• The only Louisiana Hospital recognized by US News and World Report Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence award in 3 medical specialties

• Co-hosts of the annual Southern Hospital Medicine Conference

• We are a medical school in partnership with the University of Queensland providing clinical training to third and fourth year students.

• Leadership support focused on professional development, quality improvement, and academic committees & projects

• Paid malpractice coverage and a favorable malpractice environment in Louisiana

• Generous compensation and benefits package

Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision. Ochsner Health healed more than 876,000 people from across the globe in 2019, providing the latest medical breakthroughs and therapies, including digital medicine for chronic conditions and telehealth specialty services. Ochsner Health is a national leader, named the top hospital in Louisiana and a top children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. As Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness in the region. To learn more about Ochsner Health, please visit www.ochsner.org. To transform your health, please visit www.ochsner.org/healthyyou.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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