Ochsner Health
Physician - Adult Congenital Heart Disease - Pediatric Cardiology
Ochsner Health, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Overview
Ochsner Children’s Congenital Heart Center at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana is seeking a BC/BE cardiologist specializing in Adult Congenual Heart Disease (ACHD). The candidate would work with two congenital heart surgeons, four ACHD board-certified pediatric cardiologists, an ACHD physician assistant, and an ACHD nurse coordinator to provide direct patient care in a large group practice setting, teach medical students, residents, and fellows, and participate in clinical research programs. The center is expanding its ACHD program which was founded in 2005 and is ACCA-accredited. Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in a large group practice setting with the ACHD team. Collaborate with congenital heart surgeons and pediatric cardiology colleagues. Teach medical students, residents, and fellows. Participate in clinical research programs. About Ochsner Children’s Hospital and Program
Ochsner Children’s comprises more than 85 primary care pediatricians and over 290 pediatric subspecialists across 27 locations in Louisiana and Mississippi. We provide a full range of complex services including congenital heart surgery and transplantation, liver and bone marrow transplantation, advanced GI and hepatology, hematology-oncology and AYA oncology, and a broad surgical subspecialty group including Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Surgery and advanced spine surgery. The hospital includes a 67-bed Level IV NICU, 14-bed PICU, 12-bed pediatric CV-ICU, NAEC-accredited Level IV, 4-bed Pediatric EMU, and a 44-bed Pediatric Acute Care unit with a dedicated pediatric emergency room and 24-7 pediatric and neonatal transport capabilities. We are constructing a new 5-story Children’s Hospital on our main campus with an expected opening in early 2028. Ochsner Children’s Hospital operates a ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program and collaborates with Tulane-Ochsner and other medical schools. We are developing plans for a Pediatric Cardiology fellowship. Our faculty conducts extensive research and participates in multi-center trials. Qualifications
Board-certified/board-eligible in cardiology with specialization in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD). Additional Information
Ochsner Children’s has been ranked in US News top 50 Children’s Hospitals for eight years. For more information or to discuss this position, contact Dr. Victor “Sam” Lucas, Executive Medical Director of Children’s Congenital Heart Council, and Dr. Thomas “Tom Young,” Section Head of Pediatric Cardiology. Please contact Courtney Lawhun, Physician Recruiter, at
courtney.lawhun@ochsner.org . Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today. Ochsner Health does not consider an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers site. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or
careers@ochsner.org . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about application status. 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.
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Ochsner Children’s Congenital Heart Center at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana is seeking a BC/BE cardiologist specializing in Adult Congenual Heart Disease (ACHD). The candidate would work with two congenital heart surgeons, four ACHD board-certified pediatric cardiologists, an ACHD physician assistant, and an ACHD nurse coordinator to provide direct patient care in a large group practice setting, teach medical students, residents, and fellows, and participate in clinical research programs. The center is expanding its ACHD program which was founded in 2005 and is ACCA-accredited. Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in a large group practice setting with the ACHD team. Collaborate with congenital heart surgeons and pediatric cardiology colleagues. Teach medical students, residents, and fellows. Participate in clinical research programs. About Ochsner Children’s Hospital and Program
Ochsner Children’s comprises more than 85 primary care pediatricians and over 290 pediatric subspecialists across 27 locations in Louisiana and Mississippi. We provide a full range of complex services including congenital heart surgery and transplantation, liver and bone marrow transplantation, advanced GI and hepatology, hematology-oncology and AYA oncology, and a broad surgical subspecialty group including Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Surgery and advanced spine surgery. The hospital includes a 67-bed Level IV NICU, 14-bed PICU, 12-bed pediatric CV-ICU, NAEC-accredited Level IV, 4-bed Pediatric EMU, and a 44-bed Pediatric Acute Care unit with a dedicated pediatric emergency room and 24-7 pediatric and neonatal transport capabilities. We are constructing a new 5-story Children’s Hospital on our main campus with an expected opening in early 2028. Ochsner Children’s Hospital operates a ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program and collaborates with Tulane-Ochsner and other medical schools. We are developing plans for a Pediatric Cardiology fellowship. Our faculty conducts extensive research and participates in multi-center trials. Qualifications
Board-certified/board-eligible in cardiology with specialization in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD). Additional Information
Ochsner Children’s has been ranked in US News top 50 Children’s Hospitals for eight years. For more information or to discuss this position, contact Dr. Victor “Sam” Lucas, Executive Medical Director of Children’s Congenital Heart Council, and Dr. Thomas “Tom Young,” Section Head of Pediatric Cardiology. Please contact Courtney Lawhun, Physician Recruiter, at
courtney.lawhun@ochsner.org . Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today. Ochsner Health does not consider an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers site. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or
careers@ochsner.org . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about application status. 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.
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