Physician- Vascular Surgeon

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This opportunity provides a clinically busy practice encompassing the breath of vascular disease offering a range of open and endovascular procedures including aorta/femoral/popliteal bypasses, carotid endarterectomy, amputations, wound exploration/debridement, and venous procedures Ochsner Health - Southern Vascular takes pride in safe, comprehensive care for our patients and the community we serve. We invite highly qualified candidates who are committed to excellence in patient care and are eager to build upon a growing program within the Acadiana region. Lafayette is a unique city in Louisiana and is known for its' vibrant people; Cajun food and rich culture.
Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Vascular Surgeon. 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.
This opportunity provides a clinically busy practice encompassing the breath of vascular disease offering a range of open and endovascular procedures including aorta/femoral/popliteal bypasses, carotid endarterectomy, amputations, wound exploration/debridement, and venous procedures Ochsner Health - Southern Vascular takes pride in safe, comprehensive care for our patients and the community we serve. We invite highly qualified candidates who are committed to excellence in patient care and are eager to build upon a growing program within the Acadiana region. Lafayette is a unique city in Louisiana and is known for its' vibrant people; Cajun food and rich culture.
Education and Experience:
Required - Board certified or eligible for certification in physician's primary specialty
Licensed Practicing Provider MD/DO
Credentialed and willing to maintain clinical practice
Position Highlights

• Clinic-based position with dedicated OR time
• Collaborative team of General Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgeons, Intervention Neurologist, and Interventional Nephrologist.
• Multidisciplinary clinics across Ochsner Health System
• APP support
• Weekly call rotation shared amongst physicians within the group (clinic and hospital consult)
• 24/7 reliable hospitalists onsite
• Integrated practice model with strong, internal referral network
• Support available from specialists throughout the Ochsner Health System
• EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the Ochsner Health System
• Tort reform state
• Hybrid operating room
• Dedicated cath lab facility; Interventional Nephrologist is a part of Vascular Surgery Department and supports dialysis access care for inpatients and outpatients.
• Level II trauma center at Ochsner Lafayette General
• Ochsner Lafayette General a Sponsoring Institution, General Surgery Residents.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible
Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
This position involves the handling of hazardous drugs and/or hazardous drug contaminated products either through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste, including contact with patients who may receive hazardous drugs.
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:

• Flexible schedules to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Integrated health care delivery model with multi-specialty collaboration, large internal referral network and innovative resources dedicated to improving patient care and your ease of practice.
• Physician-led organization that ensures our providers are given the tools and support needed to care for patients.
• Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, physician leadership and community service.
• EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the health system to enhance flexibility in patient management.
• Our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is demonstrated by hiring a workforce that celebrates individual uniqueness among people and cultures. We focus our efforts in key areas that correlate back to our core values of Patient First, Compassion, Integrity, Inclusivity, Excellence and Teamwork.

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