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Ochsner Health
Luling, Louisiana

Neurologist

NeurologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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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!

In cooperation with other members of the department clinical staff, an Ochsner Staff Physician will provide and coordinate patient care by abiding by Ochsner’s core values of Patients First, Integrity, Compassion, Inclusivity, Teamwork and Excellence and The Responsibilities of the Professional Staff Job Duties: Diagnose and treat neurological diseases and disorders.

Develop a plan of care for each patient, including complete medical history, physician examination, diagnosis, appropriate treatment and/or referral. Stress the importance of preventative health care measures. Use all available resources in diagnosis and treatment in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner.

Confer with consulting physicians, nurses, patients and patients' families concerning treatment and care of patients. Takes neurological On-Call coverage on an equal rotation basis with practice peers.

Refer those cases that require specialist services while maintaining responsibility to assure that continuity of care is provided. Employer: Ochsner Clinic Foundation Geographic area of employment: New Orleans, LA Education Required: M.D. or D.O. Other Requirements: License to practice medicine in Louisiana.

Completion of a neurology residency. Applicants must apply online at ochsner.org using REQ_00268641. 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.

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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 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

Diagnose and treat neurological diseases and disorders while developing comprehensive care plans for patients. Coordinate with clinical staff and consulting physicians to ensure continuity of care and provide on-call coverage.

Requirements

Must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and have completed a neurology residency. A valid license to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana is required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Neurological DiagnosisPatient Care CoordinationMedical History TakingTreatment PlanningPatient CommunicationClinical Collaboration

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 60% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 15 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
73% this job
Loan repayment
40%
Sign-on bonus
33%
PSLF eligible
33%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 4.2
Better work-life than 30% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 485 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Luling

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k
Median resident rent
$1,625/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · New Orleans-Metairie, 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

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
CME allowance