• Physician - Pediatric Gastroenterologist

    Ochsner Health (Lafayette, LA)


    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!

     

    The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Ochsner Children’s Hospital is seeking a board eligible/board certified pediatric gastroenterologist to join its expanding pediatric multi-specialty practice in Lafayette, LA. Fully integrated with our New Orleans-based subspecialty divisions, our Lafayette-based subspecialists are also supported locally by a Pediatric Emergency Department, inpatient pediatric unit, and Endoscopy at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital.

    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:

    o Congenital heart surgery and cardiac transplantation

    o Liver and bone marrow transplantation

    o Hematology-Oncology and AYA Oncology

    o Advanced GI and Hepatology

    o A comprehensive surgical subspecialty group, including craniofacial and advanced spine surgery

    o 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 _U.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** **[email protected]_** **_._

     

    Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

     

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