Physician - Orthopedics Sports Medicine

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible Orthopedic Sports Medicine Physician in Slidell, Louisiana to join its expanding, multi- specialty group practice .

Ochsner Health and internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon James R. Andrews, MD have created The Ochsner Andrews Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Institute . Building upon Ochsners award-winning sports medicine program, which includes highly trained sports professionals like athletic trainers, physical therapists, fellow-trained surgeons, performance training coaches, primary care and physical medicine and rehabilitation sports physicians, Dr. Andrews brings his expertise, research, and education platform , newly launched as Andrews Medicine, to strengthen the best-in-class care for patients and athletes across Louisiana and Mississippi.

For more than 15 years, the nationally and internationally recognized Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute (OSMI) led by Deryk Jones, MD treats more than 30,000 athletes a year . The team includes 16 orthopedic surgeons fellowship trained and subspecialty certified in sports medicine as well as 17 sports medicine physicians . These experts work in direct concert with 160 highly skilled athletic trainers and a dedicated team of performance training coaches and sports medicine assistants that support student athletes at more than 100 high schools, colleges, and club organizations. The OSMI team is collaboratively integrated with Ochsner Therapy & Wellness and its 35 physical therapists with advanced orthopedic and sports specialties.

Ochsner provides the highest level of specialized care in the Gulf South , including joint replacement, a pediatric orthopedic program, orthopedic oncology and more. The new Institute will support Ochsners continued growth and reputation as the Gulf Souths leader of specialized orthopedic care for patients and athletes.

Position Highlights :

• This physician will cover General Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.
• We currently have 5 Orthopedic Surgeons that focus on subspecialities and Sports Medicine as well as General.
• Call : 1 : 5 ratio and would need to be within 1 hour of Slidell Memorial Hospital.
• Access to the MAKO robotic
• Brand new surgical tower that just opened up that is connected to our main hospital.
• Join a highly collegial system - wide group comprised of general orthopedics and orthopedic sub-specialties
• Integrated practice model with a strong, internal referral network
• 24 / 7 reliable hospitalists onsite
• Strong support from collaborative specialties
• EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the Ochsner Health System
• Tort reform state

Compensation and Benefits :

About Ochsner Health :

The Northshore region is located in Mandeville, Slidell and Covington, LA north of Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans. Just 30 miles from New Orleans the Northshore region offers a family oriented low cost of living location with easy access to all the amenities of a city. Known for its many recreational programs for both adults and kids, excellent parks, frequent festivals and community events throughout the year, the Northshore has continued to attract residents to the growing area. Additionally, St Tammany Parish is ranked #1 for its outstanding, award-winning public school system

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