Ochsner Lafayette General is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon to join our rapidly growing practice. With a well-established referral network and immediate block time available, this is a unique opportunity to step into a high-volume practice with excellent resources and support. Whether you're an experienced surgeon or a new graduate looking to build a thriving practice, we offer an exceptional infrastructure, strong leadership support, and the opportunity to practice cutting -edge orthopedics in a supportive environment.

Position Highlights :

• Thriving, expanding practice with a strong patient base
• Opportunity to teach and work with residents
• Low call burden for better work-life balance
• Multiple APP's for clinical and surgical support
• Orthopedic Hospital
  • The region's only single-specialty orthopedic hospital - 6 OR's with capacity for expansion
  • On-site inpatient rehab for seamless patient care
• Main hospital with 12 oversized OR's
  • Dedicated 2-3 orthopedic rooms daily
  • Extra support staff available (2-3 scrub techs per case if needed)
  • 2-3 days in the OR per week allowing for a balanced schedule

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training
• Paid vacation, holidays and CME
• Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social and mental health
• Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice and tail insurance

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.

Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South.

Call Lafayette Home:

Lafayette is a hidden gem in the South, offering big-city amenities with a small-town charm. A culture like no other - known as the "Happiest City in America," Lafayette boasts vibrant Cajun and Creole heritage, world-famous festivals, and a foodie's paradise. Outdoor & family friendly living with mild winters, outdoor adventure year-round, and top-rated schools for families. Get more for your money with affordable housing, and a low cost of living compared to other metro areas. Lafayette is in a prime location just a short drive to New Orleans, Houston, and beautiful Gulf Coast beaches.

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