Description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Rheumatologist

Job Duties: Examine and diagnose diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system and immune system. Consult with patients to determine appropriate course of treatment. Recommend and orders tests to determine extent of illness and to aid diagnoses. Maintain completed medical records. Attend and participate in scheduled department and organization administrative initiatives. Use all available resources in diagnosis and treatment in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner. Confer with consulting physicians, nurses, patients and patients' families concerning treatment and care of patients. Refer those cases that require specialist services while maintaining responsibility to assure that continuity of care is provided. Administrative duties.

Employer: Lafayette Health Ventures, Inc.

Geographic area of employment: Lafayette, LA.

Education Required: MD or DO

Other Requirements:

• License to practice medicine in Louisiana
• Completion of a rheumatology fellowship

Applicants must reference REQ_00254549 and apply online at www.ochsner.org/careers

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