Physician - Neurologist

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. 

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OCHSNER HEALTH BATON ROUGE is seeking a Neurologist to join our expanding group. Successful candidates will have skills and expertise in all aspects of General Neurology and subspecialty interests will be supported. Salary offered will be competitive and commensurate with experience and training.

Details of the Position:

• General or fellowship trained neurologists are encouraged to apply
• Active clinical practice with large referral base
• Inpatient work is consultative with hospitalists at Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge
• Telestroke Program is integrated with our large tertiary care center in New Orleans
• EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the Ochsner Health.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice insurance
• Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)

The Department of Neurology has a complement of over 40 neurologists system-wide with subspecialty representation in stroke, neurocritical care, interventional neurology, neuromuscular disease, movement disorders, epilepsy, MS, headache, cognitive disorders, sleep, traumatic brain injury and sports medicine. We are a Top 50 Neuroscience Center in the latest US News and World Report rankings.

The Greater Baton Rouge region is home to Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, a full-service, 150-bed facility, Ochsner Cancer Center – Baton Rouge and 13 Ochsner Health Centers across Tangipahoa, Livingston, East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Iberville Parishes.  Nearly 2,000 employees serve our patients in the Greater Baton Rouge area, including more than 180 physicians and Advanced Practice Providers whose collective dedication to patient care is recognized for quality excellence by Becker’s Hospital Review, Healthgrades, Truven Health Analytics and Leapfrog.  Ochsner Baton Rouge is a part of Ochsner Health, Louisiana’s largest non-profit healthcare delivery system.  Ochsner is the only Louisiana hospital nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a “Best Hospital” across four specialty categories caring for patients from all 50 states and 80 countries worldwide each year.

Situated on the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge represents the best of Louisiana’s vibrant culture.  The capital city, located in Southeast Louisiana, is home to over 800,000 residents making it one of the most populous cities in the state.  It is a very family-oriented city with great schools, 2 major universities (Louisiana State University and Southern University), restaurants, shopping, and an abundance of sports and cultural opportunities.  Known for its great people, unique food, and lively music, Baton Rouge has something for everyone!

CVs will be reviewed by Richard M. Zweifler, M.D., System Chair of Neurology.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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