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Ochsner Health
Shreveport, Louisiana

Physician - Anesthesiologist - Academic

Anesthesiology Top 25% in AnesthesiologyNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$600K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

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 LSU Health Shreveport & Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – Shreveport seeks applicants to join our team at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, under the leadership of Wendy K. Bernstein, MD, MBA, FASA, FAMWA.

Why Join Us Collaborative Team

  • ability, and AD&D insurance Flexible spending accounts Optional retirement plans with institutional contributions Work & Live in Shreveport Shreveport offers a comfortable Southern lifestyle with excellent schools, diverse restaurants, and cultural attractions — perfect for families and professionals alike. Visa sponsorship (J1/H1B) available. Must be board certified/ board eligible in Anesthesiology and eligible for active Louisiana Medical Licensure. Graduating Anesthesia residents are welcome to apply. The successful candidate will also need to have a strong commitment to an active teaching program and scholarly activities. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today! 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. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D. C. 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. 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. Ochsner Health is the leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. For 12 consecutive years, U. S. News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana. Additionally, Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and connection not found anywhere else in the region. In 2023, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.5 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries. Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 38,000 dedicated team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians. To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit https://www.ochsner.org/. Ochsner Health is proud to be an Employer of Choice. Ranked one of Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024 Becker's Healthcare listed Ochsner Health as 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare Awarded Culture Awards for Purpose and Values and Healthcare Industry by Top Workplace Ranked as a 2023 Top Workplace in the USA! The Top Workplaces USA award is based entirely on feedback from an employee engagement survey completed by the employees of participating workplaces. Awarded Top Work Places 2023 for six consecutive years by The Times-Picayune Earned 2022-2023 Great Place to Work Certification™ Ochsner Health named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023 Opportunities listed here represent open positions at Ochsner Health and Ochsner Health managed entities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert anesthesiology care across various clinical sites, including a Level I Trauma Center and specialized cancer and urology centers. Teach and mentor residents and fellows within an ACGME-accredited academic environment.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology and eligible for Louisiana Medical Licensure. A strong commitment to teaching and scholarly activity is required, with advanced fellowship training encouraged.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical TeachingPatient-Centered CareMedical MentorshipCritical CarePediatric AnesthesiaObstetric AnesthesiaCardiac Anesthesia

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Anesthesiologist - Academic at Ochsner Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Anesthesiology — ranked against 680 active Anesthesiology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 85% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$600k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $680k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

6.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Anesthesiology

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Shreveport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$154k
Typical market rent
$1,184/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
84.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ochsner Health

Hospitals and Health Care
New Orleans, Louisiana
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice Coverage
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Plan