The physician will provide advanced gynecologic oncology care as part of a multi-specialty group practice in Lafayette. Responsibilities include participating in multidisciplinary tumor boards, performing surgeries, and enrolling patients in clinical trials.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible and fellowship-trained in Gynecologic Oncology. The role requires a commitment to high-quality patient care and collaboration within a regional health system.
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OCHSNER HEALTH IN LAFAYETTE is currently seeking a BC/BE fellowship trained Gynecologic Oncology Surgeon to join our existing 5 physician, multi-specialty group practice.
As Ochsner Gynecologic Oncology expands to southwest Louisiana, we are looking to add two partners to our Lafayette-based team.
Our New Orleans and Lafayette teams will work jointly to provide the highest level of and most advanced care in the Gynecologic Oncology practice.
Members of all sites participate in a multidisciplinary Tumor Board, have access to a large referral center in New Orleans for surgical support when necessary, and have the ability to enroll in both industry-sponsored, and cooperative group trials.
Currently, members of the Ochsner Gynecology Oncology section see patients at Ochsner Baptist, The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center at OMC Jefferson Highway, Ochsner Cancer Center Baton Rouge, Chabert Medical Center in Houma, and the Ochsner St.
Tammany Cancer Center.
We have a broad referral area and strong telemedicine component to our practice.
Ochsner Health is Louisiana’s largest non-profit regional health system committed to always delivering excellence.
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center is the hub of Women’s Services in the Acadiana region of Louisiana.
We are currently investing more than $35 million in the renovation and expansion of the Obstetric and NICU areas to support a large referral base of Ob/Gyn’s.
The system has over 4,000 employees, serving the south-central region of Louisiana by aligning with facilities across Acadiana.
With Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (LGMC) as the flagship hospital, LGH also owns or manages Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital, Oil Center Surgical Plaza, St.
Martin Hospital, University Hospital & Clinics (UHC), Acadia General Hospital and Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.
Benefits
Health insurance
Professional development
Retirement benefits
Supportive work environment
LGH also has clinical affiliations with several other hospitals and professional medical centers across South Louisiana.
LGMC and UHC, Acadiana's only two teaching hospitals, provide graduate medical education across many disciplines, including Obstetrics and Gynecology residents.
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (LGMC) staffs a total of 475 beds, including 366 at its main campus, 85 at its southwest campus and 24 at the Behavioral Health Unit.
It is the largest full-service acute-care medical center in Acadiana.
LGMC operates the busiest emergency room and only Level 2 Trauma designation in Acadiana and handles the highest level of trauma in the region.
In addition, 2 DaVinci Xi robotic systems are available for use.
There is currently a 40 chair infusion suite that is undergoing a 34 chair expansion, and full-time Radiation Oncology support including brachytherapy services.
In an effort to meet the needs of the community, LGMC boasts a Center of Excellence in Breast Imaging, has an Accredited Cancer Center, an accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program and is an Advanced Certified Primary Stroke Center, and is a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center in Maternity Care and in Bariatrics.
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