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New Orleans, Louisiana

Urologist Physician, Ochsner-Baptist

UrologyNo callFull-Time

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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 Health System is recruiting a BC/BE UROLOGIST to practice at OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER – BAPTIST, in New Orleans, LA. Newly trained or experienced physicians are welcome to apply. Salary offered will be commensurate with experience and training.

Opportunity Details

  • 5 Urologists and 2 APPs
  • 2 Davinci Xi robots
  • Call currently 1:6
  • Opportunity available to work with residents
  • 2 Cystoscopy suites in the hospital
  • 2 office Cystoscopy suites
  • 2 prostate biopsy areas

The mission of Ochsner’s Department of Urology is to provide the most comprehensive urologic care possible, emphasizing the needs of the individual patient in a compassionate setting.

Our 44 physicians provide state-of-the-art medical and surgical care at our clinics in - New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Prairieville, Raceland, St Bernard, Metairie, Kenner, Slidell, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mandeville/Covington, Houma and Lake Charles, LA. offering the complete spectrum of general and subspecialty urologic care including adult general and pediatric urology, andrology, pelvic floor, oncology.

Available technologies include DaVinci Xi robots, the latest in laser and other minimally invasive therapies, robotic HIFU and the latest innovations in incontinence and pelvic floor therapies.

The department also utilizes highly sophisticated technologies such as robotic assisted surgery, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and laser therapies. Comprehensive and specialized urologic medical and surgical care is provided in the areas of adult and general urology, pediatric urology, female pelvic medicine, and urological oncology, urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, testicular cancer, and surgical and non-surgical treatment of kidney stones.

Ochsner Baptist - A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center is fully accredited and staffed by more than 600 trusted, skilled physicians and specialists – many practicing at Ochsner Baptist for decades. Featuring all private, inpatient rooms, an intensive care unit, a state-of-the-art operating room and two cardiac catheterization labs, the hospital is located in the heart of New Orleans.

In addition, there is an on-site state-of-the-art imaging center and laser vision center distinguished by our quality care, excellence in specialty care and high patient satisfaction scores.

Our 24-hour, full-service emergency department at Ochsner Baptist means most patients will be seen by a doctor in 30-minutes or less. The 6,000 square foot emergency room is staffed by a team of board-certified ER physicians, offers two trauma rooms and 12 patient rooms, and is equipped with specialized geriatric amenities for seniors.

Ochsner Baptist is home to a health center with physicians’ offices such as primary care, urology, orthopedics, back and spine services, pain management, and many more. We also provide convenient primary care services at our Mid-City Clinic with same-day and next-day appointments and accessible parking.

Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.

Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision.

Ochsner Health healed more than 876,000 people from across the globe in 2019, providing the latest medical breakthroughs and therapies, including digital medicine for chronic conditions and telehealth specialty services.

Ochsner Health is a national leader, named the top hospital in Louisiana and a top children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. As Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually.

Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient, and effective. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness in the region.

To learn more about Ochsner Health, please visit ochsner.org. To transform your health, please visit ochsner.org.

New Orleans is one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in America. Amenities include multiple universities, academic centers, professional sports teams, world-class dining, cultural interests, renowned live entertainment, and music.

Sorry, no J-1 visa opportunities.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive urologic medical and surgical care, including adult and pediatric urology, oncology, and pelvic floor therapies. The role involves working with a team of urologists and APPs, utilizing robotic-assisted surgery, and participating in resident education.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Urology. Newly trained or experienced physicians are welcome to apply, though J-1 visa opportunities are not available.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Robotic surgeryPelvic floor therapyLaser therapyIncontinence treatmentErectile dysfunction treatmentMedical care

Urology — Physician Career Context

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).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Physician market look like in Louisiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in urologyranked against 292 Urology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $375k (middle half $338k–$450k)296 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Louisiana260 active22,441 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (292 Urology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Urologist Physician, Ochsner-Baptist at Ochsner Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Urology — ranked against 292 active Urology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Urology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 292 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ochsner Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Work with residents
2 DaVinci Xi robots
2 Cystoscopy suites in hospital
2 office Cystoscopy suites
2 prostate biopsy areas

Living in New Orleans

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$209k
Typical market rent
$1,637/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
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 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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