Physician - Section Head, Pediatric Pulmonology

Ochsner Health

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New Orleans, LouisianaFull TimePulmonology

No salary listed — Pulmonology pays $359k median

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Ochsner Health as a Pediatric Pulmonology Section Head – New Orleans in New Orleans, LA. 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.

Key Responsibilities

lead and grow this program to increase the number of children being cared for at Ochsner.

lead multi-center studies and clinical trials.

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA.

Key Skills

Physician LeadershipPediatric PulmonologyProgram GrowthPhysician RecruitingMedical Staff ManagementFinancial Performance ManagementQuality Of CarePatient ExperienceTeam BuildingManagerial Experience

Requirements

Requires an experienced physician leader with a proven track record in program growth and managerial experience. Additional expertise in sleep medicine, cystic fibrosis, interventional pulmonology, or vent-trach services is desirable.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Section Head, Pediatric Pulmonology at Ochsner Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Pulmonology physician listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pulmonology — Physician Career Context

This Pulmonology 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, Pulmonology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $460k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physician Leadership, Pediatric Pulmonology, Program Growth, Physician Recruiting, Medical Staff Management, Financial Performance Management, Quality Of Care, Patient Experience. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pulmonology role.

Core responsibilities: Lead and grow the Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine program to increase the number of children receiving care. Manage administrative duties including physician recruiting, financial performance, and medical staff management.

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits, Teaching opportunities, Research opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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