Physician - NICU Hospitalist
Company: Ochsner Health System
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job 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! Ochsner Children’s
Hospital is seeking interested BC/BE Pediatricians for a NICU
Hospitalist position in New Orleans, LA. Candidates for our level
IV NICU are invited to consider joining our division working
alongside an experienced team of neonatologists and neonatal nurse
practitioners. We are the only hospital in Louisiana to provide
both Level IV neonatal and obstetric care at the same facility,
Ochsner Baptist Hospital. Opportunity Details: - Ochsner Baptist
Hospital features a state-of-the-art 66 bed, level IV NICU with
private rooms for singleton patients as well as multiples. - Our
section of fetal echo is located at Ochsner Baptist Hospital and
coordinates care of babies with complex congenital heart diseases.
- Our team participates in the Vermont Oxford Network, has
continuous performance improvement initiatives underway. - A full
spectrum of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialty support is
always available. - Ochsner Baptist offers neonatal telemedicine
services and a neonatal resident rotation. - Access to professional
development courses and learning opportunities for personal and
professional growth. - The position includes the opportunity to
work at a new, state of the art surgical-NICU and offers a
competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, with
full benefits, paid location, and a signing bonus. Ochsner
Children’s includes: · More than 85 primary care pediatricians and
290 subspecialists across 27 locations in Louisiana and
Mississippi. · The region’s leader in complex pediatric care, with
advanced programs in: o Congenital heart surgery and cardiac
transplantation o Liver and bone marrow transplantation o
Hematology-Oncology and AYA Oncology o Advanced GI and Hepatology o
A comprehensive surgical subspecialty group, including craniofacial
and advanced spine surgery o The Gulf South’s only comprehensive
developmental pediatrics center Facilities & Growth · 67-bed Level
IV NICU · 14-bed PICU and 12-bed CVICU · 4-bed NAEC-accredited
Level IV Pediatric EMU · 44-bed Pediatric Acute Care Unit with a
dedicated Pediatric ED · 24/7 neonatal and pediatric transport team
with ground, rotary, and fixed-wing aircraft support · Future
growth: construction underway for a new 5-story Children’s
Hospital, opening in late 2027/early 2028 and planned expansion of
neonatal services Education & Research · ACGME-accredited pediatric
residency program, plus the Ochsner Pediatric Residency Program. ·
Teaching opportunities with medical students from Tulane University
and the University of Queensland. · Xavier Ochsner College of
Medicine (currently in LCME accreditation). · Faculty who publishes
hundreds of research papers annually and lead multi-center studies
and clinical trials. Recognition · Consistently ranked in U.S. News
& World Report’s Top 50 Children’s Hospitals for Cardiology and
Heart Surgery for multiple consecutive years over the last decade.
· Proud to be recognized as the 1 Children’s Hospital in Louisiana.
If you would like more information about our program or would like
to discuss this position with Dr. Jose Perez, System Associate
Chair of Neonatology, 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
individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the
open position on this careers website. Please refer to the job
description to determine whether the position you are interested in
is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from
the following areas are not eligible for remote work position:
Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts,
Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and
Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site
accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding
the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation
to complete the application process, please 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 the status of
applications. 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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