Physician – Pediatric Urologist – Academic and Community
9998 ochsner lsu health of north louisiana
📍 shreveport - north louisiana region - louisiana united states🕐 22d ago🔗 workday
Job Description
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Health Sciences Center – is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible fellowship-trained Pediatric Urologist to join our established academic urology practice in Shreveport, Louisiana. Completion of an accredited Pediatric Urology Fellowship through the appropriate AUA/SPU pathway required.
**Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Health Sciences Center** – is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible fellowship-trained Pediatric Urologist to join our established academic urology practice in Shreveport, Louisiana. **Completion of an accredited Pediatric Urology Fellowship through the appropriate AUA/SPU pathway required.**
This is an opportunity to step into an **established pediatric urology practice with approximately 40 years of history in the region,** while benefiting from the academic resources and resident support of **LSU Health Shreveport** and the efficiency, compensation, and infrastructure of Regional Urology.
**Highlights of the Position:**
* **$600,000 starting compensation with reasonable incentives that allow $800k+ in first year for Board-Eligible/Certified Urologists.**
* Established pediatric urology patient population and referral base
* Flexible shared call with **Resident primary call**
* **7 urologists, 7 APPs, 10 urology residents**
* Resident inpatient support
* Pediatric surgical specialists available within the system
* Opportunity to **lead and grow Pediatric Urology for North Louisiana and the Ark-La-Tex**
* Longstanding referral relationships with significant unmet regional demand
Opportunity to build a **busy academic Pediatric Urology practice without sacrificing quality of life.**
**This position:**
* Blend of inpatient and outpatient
* **da Vinci Xi robotic access**
* Dedicated surgical block time available
* Dedicated pediatric inpatient unit
* Pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, pediatric anesthesia/sedation resources
* Pediatric nursing and critical-care support
* **Level II Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)**
* **Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)**
* **Dedicated urology specific ASC – VERY UNIQUE - 3 full operating rooms**
* Clinic, procedure rooms, and ORs within the same building
* Efficient turnover and workflow
* Join our team at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level
**Compensation and Benefits:**
* **$600,000 starting compensation with reasonable incentives that allow $800k+ in first year for Board-Eligible/Certified Urologists.**
* **Significant RVU-based production incentives to boost total compensation**
* All call is paid at a very competitive rate
* Low cost of living + short commutes
* Malpractice coverage provided
* Generous Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
* Life Insurance
* Long-Term Disability Insurance
* Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
* Flexible Spending Account
* Multiple retirement plan options
**Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!**
**Work & Live in Shreveport**
Shreveport offers a comfortable Southern lifestyle with excellent schools, diverse restaurants, and cultural attractions — perfect for families and professionals alike.
**Visa sponsorship (J1/H1B) available.**
**Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!**
_**Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site.**_ _Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C._
Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.”