Nuclear Medicine Physician at Ochsner Health

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’s Department of Radiology offers a full spectrum of radiological services provided by nationally recognized subspecialized radiologists. We offer a full array of diagnostic and treatment procedures using some of the most advanced technology available.  We are also one of the leading radiologic academic centers in the Gulf South, with high clinical volumes across all sub-specialties.

This position includes coverage at Ochsner Medical Center New Orleans - Jefferson Highway (a tertiary / quaternary academic medical center), the Benson Cancer Center, and 3 Ochsner South Shore community hospitals, including Ochsner Kenner Medical Center, the site of our Neuroendocrine Tumor program.   In addition to diagnostic nuclear medicine and PET/CT, Ochsner also performs nuclear medicine therapeutic procedures and has a cyclotron at Ochsner Medical Center New Orleans.

• Part time or Full time
• Duties include day time coverage of outpatient and hospital inpatient diagnostic examinations and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures from Ochsner New Orleans South Shore hospitals, outpatient facilities, and urgent care centers.
• Resident supervision and academic responsibilities are required at Ochsner Medical Center New Orleans - Jefferson Highway.
• If dual board certified (American Board of Radiology and American Board of Nuclear Medicine), radiologists provide in house coverage for approximately 1 in 8 weekends and one late shift (12 noon – 8 pm) per month
• If not dual board certified by the American Board of Radiology and American Board of Nuclear Medicine, there is currently no after hours or weekend coverage requirement (with commensurate salary adjustment)
• After hours ED coverage provided by Ochsner employed Emergency Radiologists
• IR coverage provided by Ochsner employed Interventional Radiologists
• Potential leadership opportunity (Section Head) for qualified individuals

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training
• Remote opportunities available.
• 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, include remote opportunities.
• 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.
• Our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is demonstrated by hiring a workforce that celebrates individual uniqueness among people and cultures. We focus our efforts in key areas that correlate back to our core values of Patient First, Compassion, Integrity, Inclusivity, Excellence and Teamwork.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Washington, and New York.

Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users.  If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or 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. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. These protections extend to applicants and all employment related decisions. View the EEO is the Law poster and its supplement, as well as the pay transparency policy for more information. 

Affirmative Action Policy Statement