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Shreveport, Louisiana

Physician - Endocrinology - Full Time Academic

EndocrinologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo 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 System and Louisiana State University Health Science Center- Shreveport seeks a BE/BC Endocrinologists for a full-time faculty position at an academic rank determined by level of experience and qualifications.

The practice sees patients with common and rare endocrine conditions and is supported by strong departments of Medical and Surgical Oncology, ENT-Head and Neck Surgery, Neurosurgery, Neuro-ophthalmology, Interventional and Diagnostic Radiology, and more.

Applicants would be expected to participate in all faculty activities, including medical student, house staff and fellowship teaching responsibilities; patient care in outpatient clinics; in-patient consultations to hospital services including surgical services, ob-gyn, labor and delivery, and psychiatry; clinical or lab research; and community service.

The applicant must meet the following minimal standards: MD or equivalent terminal degree Qualify for a Louisiana medical license. BE/BC in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience and training Generous Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Flexible Spending Account Optional Retirement Plans Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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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!

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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

The physician will provide patient care in outpatient clinics and perform in-patient consultations for various hospital services. Additionally, the role involves active participation in faculty activities, including teaching medical students, house staff, and fellows, as well as conducting clinical or laboratory research.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an MD or equivalent terminal degree and be board eligible or board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. Candidates must also qualify for a Louisiana medical license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Diabetes ManagementClinical ResearchOutpatient Clinic ManagementMedical EducationMentorship

Endocrinology — 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Endocrinology - Full Time Academic at Ochsner Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Endocrinology — ranked against 313 active Endocrinology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Endocrinologist Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

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<$285k
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$285k-325k
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$350k
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$400k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs

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#1

Physician - Endocrinology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$400k
#2

Physician- Endocrinology: BMG Golden Triangle

Baptist · Columbus, Mississippi

$280k–$350k
#3

Physician: Endocrinology - Tinley Park, IL

$250k-$320k
#4

Endocrinologist (FT) - Atlantic Health - South Orange

$260k-$300k
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 70% of Endocrinology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 313 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Optional Retirement Plans