Physician - Abdominal Transplant Anesthesiologist

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Position Overview

Seeking a board eligible / board certified anesthesiologist to join the Division of Abdominal Transplant Anesthesia. Experience in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplant is desired, but not required. Candidates with familiarity with intraoperative TEE are also preferred. Ochsner is a high‑volume program among U.S. medical centers and routinely performs liver transplants, liver‑kidney transplants, kidney transplants and kidney‑pancreas transplants.

Qualifications

• Board eligible or board certified anesthesiologist.
• Experience or interest in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplant anesthesia.
• Familiarity with intraoperative TEE preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to teaching and education is required.

Department & Institutional Highlights

The Department of Anesthesiology includes 80 anesthesiologists, 120 CRNAs and over 45 house staff, with an annual case volume of more than 52,000. All faculty actively participate in teaching and clinical care; many take advantage of opportunities in clinical investigation and professional service. We emphasize mentorship and professional development, offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. We also enjoy the advantage of practicing in a favorable malpractice environment in Louisiana.

Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Celebrating 80 years in 2022, it leads nationally in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, liver and heart transplants and pediatrics. Ochsner is consistently named both the top hospital and top children’s hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report. The not‑for‑profit organization inspires healthier lives and stronger communities, focuses on preventing disease, and provides patient‑centered care that is accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner pioneers new treatments, deploys emerging technologies, and performs groundbreaking research, including over 700 clinical studies. It has more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties, operating 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent‑care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South; its cutting‑edge Connected Health digital medicine program extends care beyond its walls. In 2021, Ochsner treated more than 1 million people from every state and 75 countries, and as Louisiana’s top healthcare educator, Ochsner and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. To learn more, visit www.ochsner.org.

CVs will be reviewed by David M. Broussard, MD, MBA, Chair of Anesthesiology, Ochsner Medical Center.

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Application Information

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