Physician-Rheumatology

This Physician-Rheumatology position at Ochsner Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Rheumatology position at Ochsner Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Rheumatology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $290k, with the typical range spanning $220k to $380k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Key skills and qualifications: Rheumatology, Patient care, Clinical practice, Medical record management, Collaboration, Internal referral, Physician leadership, Teaching. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Rheumatology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide expert rheumatological care within an integrated healthcare system. Collaborate with multi-specialty teams to improve patient outcomes and manage patient records via the EPIC platform.

Benefits package: Paid Vacation, Holidays, CME, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement Options (401k, 403b, 457b), Relocation Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.