Physician - Child Psychiatry

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 HEALTH BATON ROUGE – DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Ochsner Health Baton Rouge currently has a FULL-TIME / PART - TIME opportunity for Board-Certified/Board-Eligible CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY complementing Ochsner’s dedication to children’s healthcare and expansion of Pediatric Services. We invite highly qualified candidates who are committed to excellence in personalized, family-centered patient care working in collaboration with our team of Psychologists, Advanced Practice Professionals, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. The Psychiatrist will conduct initial evaluations and periodic reviews, provide treatment and medication management, and supervise the progress towards individual goals. No inpatient call or hospital consults.

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training

• Paid vacation, holidays and CME

• Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance

• Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)

• Relocation assistance

• Malpractice and tail insurance

• Louisiana is a tort-reform state

ABOUT OCHSNER HEALTH BATON ROUGE:            

Ochsner Health Baton Rouge is a part of Ochsner Health, a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision.  Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness. 

The Greater Baton Rouge region is home to Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, a full-service, 150-bed facility, Ochsner Cancer Center – Baton Rouge and 13 Ochsner Health Centers across Tangipahoa, Livingston, East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Iberville Parishes.  Nearly 2,000 employees serve our patients in the Greater Baton Rouge area, including more than 180 physicians and Advanced Practice Providers whose collective dedication to patient care is recognized for quality excellence by Becker’s Hospital Review, Healthgrades, Truven Health Analytics and Leapfrog. 

CALLING BATON ROUGE…HOME:

Situated on the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge represents the best of Louisiana’s vibrant culture.  The capital city, located in Southeast Louisiana, is home to over 800,000 residents making it one of the most populous cities in the state.  It is a very family-oriented city with great schools, 2 major universities (Louisiana State University and Southern University), restaurants, shopping, and an abundance of sports and cultural opportunities.  Known for its great people, unique food, and lively music, Baton Rouge has something for everyone!

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