Gastroenterology IBD Specialist

About Ochsner Health

Since opening our doors in 1942, our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate has never changed. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is a testament to our dedicated employees. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit system delivering health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Gulf South. With a team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers, we are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness.

About the Team: Ochsner Health Baton Rouge

Ochsner Health Baton Rouge is a vital part of our system, serving the Greater Baton Rouge region. Our facility includes a full-service, 150-bed hospital, the Ochsner Cancer Center – Baton Rouge, and 13 health centers across five parishes. Nearly 2,000 employees, including over 180 physicians and Advanced Practice Providers, serve our patients here. Our collective dedication to patient care has been recognized for quality excellence by Becker's Hospital Review, Healthgrades, Truven Health Analytics, and Leapfrog.

About the Role

The Department of Gastroenterology at Ochsner Health Baton Rouge is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Gastroenterologist to join our practice within the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) subsection. Whether you work directly with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference.

You will join an established, regional, multidisciplinary IBD program supported by a dedicated clinical team, including an IBD-focused nurse navigator, pharmacist, and Nurse Practitioner collaborator. The role offers strong collaborative support from colorectal surgery, GI pathology, and GI radiology. You will become part of a highly collegial, seven-physician GI group comprised of general GIs, hepatologists, subspecialists, and advanced endoscopists. The practice model is integrated with a strong internal referral network and utilizes the EPIC medical record platform throughout the health system.

Calling Baton Rouge Home

Situated on the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge represents the best of Louisiana's vibrant culture. As the capital city in Southeast Louisiana, it is home to over 800,000 residents. It is a family-oriented city with great schools, two major universities (Louisiana State University and Southern University), diverse 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.

Apply Today

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today to discover your future at Ochsner Health.

Please note: Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Individuals residing in specific states (including Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.) are not eligible for remote work positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. 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.