Physician - Glaucoma Specialist, Ophthalmology

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible fellowship-trained GLAUCOMA SPECIALIST. The successful candidate will be immediately busy and step into a mature medical and surgical glaucoma and cataract practice based at Ochsner’s south shore locations. Through our training program affiliation, this position includes the training of medical students with a faculty appointment at The University of Queensland Medical School in Brisbane, Australia as well as training of LSU ophthalmology residents. Clinical research is encouraged. Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with experience.

Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 37,000 employees and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South.

Position Highlights :

The Department of Ophthalmology includes 31 ophthalmologists and optometrists who provide care at our facilities located in the New Orleans, North Shore, River Parishes, and Baton Rouge regions. We offer a full range of services for the treatment of advanced eye disease and corrective surgery, providing comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for patients of all ages. A premier regional leader in ophthalmic care and education, the department facilitates the training and development of future ophthalmologists, optometrists, and support staff by participation in Ophthalmology residency training, the Ochsner Optometry residency program and the Delgado Ophthalmic Technician Program.

Compensation and Benefits :

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training
• Paid vacation, holidays and CME
• Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social and mental health
• Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice and tail insurance

Why Choose Ochsner Health :

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