$35–$55/hr
Clinic / Outpatient / Hospital ER / Hospital
Days / Nights
RN license
Dedicated
Job Description
Pediatric Infectious Disease Ochsner Children's Hospital is seeking a physician who is Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Infectious Disease to join the expanding practice in New Orleans, Louisiana. An interest in Antimicrobial Stewardship is desirable. The Infectious Disease Practice at Ochsner Children's Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient evaluation and management of children with suspected or proven infectious diseases. 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: Congenital heart surgery and cardiac transplantation Liver and bone marrow transplantation Hematology-Oncology and AYA Oncology Advanced GI and Hepatology A comprehensive surgical subspecialty group, including craniofacial and advanced spine surgery 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 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. William "Billy" Lennarz, System Medical Director of Pediatrics, and Dr. Ryan Himes, System Associate Chair of Pediatrics, please contact Courtney Lawhun, Physician Recruiter, at . Interested physicians can submit an online application by visiting OchsnerPhysician/job/New-Orleans---New-Orleans-Region---Louisiana/Physician---Pediatric-Infectious-Disease_REQ_ or fill out a lead form by clicking Physician & APP Interest Form | Ochsner Health Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Location & Routes
- Base city: New Orleans, LA
- Route type: Dedicated
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role
Requirements
Active RN license in good standing.
1+ year of clinical experience preferred; new grads considered for residency tracks.
BLS required. ACLS preferred for hospital roles.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What license do I need to apply?
An active RN license in the state of practice, in good standing. Compact (multistate) licenses are accepted in NLC member states.
What experience is expected?
1+ year of clinical experience is preferred for most staff RN roles. Many hospitals have new-grad residency tracks if you are recently licensed.
Which certifications are required?
BLS is required for nearly all hospital roles. ACLS, PALS, or specialty certs may be required depending on the unit.
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