Physician - Optometrist

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible comprehensive OPTOMETRIST. Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South.

Position Highlights :

Emphasis is placed on primary eye care within the Department of Ophthalmology, Section of Optometry. Experience in contact lens practice and ocular disease is desired. Optometrists have the opportunity to attend Grand Rounds and participate in the training of Optometry and Ophthalmology residents. This position includes medical student and ophthalmology resident teaching responsibilities in the Department of Ophthalmology. Through our training program affiliations, this position also includes a faculty appointment at The University of Queensland Medical School in Brisbane, Australia.

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 :

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.