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Location: Lafayette, Louisiana (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time | Employed (Integrated Health System)
Ochsner Health is seeking a high-caliber, Board Certified or Board Eligible Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join our premier surgical team in Lafayette, LA. This is a rare opportunity to practice at the region’s only Level 2 Trauma Center, combining a high-acuity clinical environment with the stability and resources of Louisiana’s leading integrated healthcare system. You will join a collaborative group of two established traumatologists, supported by dedicated APPs and state-of-the-art surgical technology.
As an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon at Ochsner Lafayette General, you will play a pivotal role in providing life-saving musculoskeletal care to the Acadiana region. This position offers a balanced mix of hospital-based trauma response and clinic-based follow-up, with the added flexibility to perform elective cases at the Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Campus.
Key Position Highlights:
- Elite Trauma Environment: Practice at the region’s only Level 2 Trauma Center with 24/7 in-house General Surgery Trauma/Critical Care and Hospitalist support.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Full access to advanced surgical tools, including Hana tables, modular pelvis/acetabulum traction tables, O-arm imaging, and navigation systems.
- Collaborative Call: Shared call schedule among the practice, including two existing Orthopedic Traumatologists.
- Academic Involvement: Opportunity to mentor and educate residents through Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics.
- Robust Support: Dedicated team including one clinic-based Orthopedic APP and one additional inpatient-based Trauma APP.
Requirements
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency and an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Louisiana.
- Proficiency in complex fracture management, pelvic/acetabular trauma, and post-traumatic reconstruction.
Compensation & Benefits
Ochsner Health provides a highly competitive financial package designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being:
- Salary: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and training.
- Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and dedicated CME time.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; additional mental and social health resources.
- Retirement: Multiple employer-matched options including 401k, 403b, and 457b.
- Security: Full malpractice insurance and tail coverage provided.
- Relocation: Comprehensive relocation assistance for candidates moving to the Lafayette area.
About Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health is a system of 47 hospitals and over 370 health centers. We are a non-profit, academic, multi-specialty healthcare delivery system dedicated to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating. With more than 36,000 employees and 4,600+ providers, we are the Gulf South’s leader in healthcare excellence.
- Physician-Led Culture: We empower our surgeons with the tools, leadership, and autonomy needed to provide superior patient care.
- Innovation First: Utilize the EPIC medical record platform across the entire system for seamless patient management and collaboration.
- Work-Life Harmony: Flexible scheduling in a region known for its vibrant culture and family-friendly atmosphere.
- The Acadiana Lifestyle: Live in a community famous for its world-class Cajun/Creole cuisine, festivals, and live music. Lafayette offers the warmth of a small town with the amenities of a growing metropolitan hub.
How to Apply
Are you ready to make a difference in a community that values your expertise?
Ochsner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.