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Ochsner Health
New Orleans, Louisiana

Physician- Hematology

HematologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo 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 Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Hematologist.

Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of only seven MD Anderson Cancer Center partners in the country and the only one in Louisiana. Physician- Hematology Ochsner Health – Cancer Services Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Hematologist.

Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South.

Aside from inpatient and outpatient patient care responsibilities, candidates have the opportunity to participate in or develop clinical research studies, teach fellows and residents, and contribute to the development of the program. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in hematology..

Position Highlights: ACGME 2 year Classical Hematology fellowship in addition to 3 year combined fellowship (total 16 fellows) Unique practice design with virtual consult coverage supporting inpatient and outpatient care and an innovative, an innovative econsult platform,(allows for some weeks of flexibility working from home) Highly trained advanced practitioner resource support Dedicated Classical Hematology Team without malignant hematology or oncology care responsibilities Educational and research opportunities Pathology support, apheresis and blood bank team, continuously growing in house lab capability (includes factor levels, inhibitor studies) pursuing site accreditation for gene therapies competitive compensation and minimal call responsibilities Compensation and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience and training Paid vacation, holidays and CME Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social and mental health Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b) Relocation assistance Malpractice and tail insurance Why Choose Ochsner Health: Flexible schedules to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Integrated health care delivery model with multi-specialty collaboration, large internal referral network and innovative resources dedicated to improving patient care and your ease of practice. Physician-led organization that ensures our providers are given the tools and support needed to care for patients.

Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, physician leadership and community service. EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the health system to enhance flexibility in patient management.

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.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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

Physicians will manage inpatient and outpatient patient care responsibilities, with opportunities to participate in or develop clinical research studies, and teach fellows and residents. A unique aspect includes virtual consult coverage supporting care via an innovative econsult platform, allowing for some weeks of flexibility working from home.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology, requiring an ACGME 2-year Classical Hematology fellowship in addition to a 3-year combined fellowship. The role focuses on Classical Hematology without malignant hematology or oncology care responsibilities.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Fellow SupervisionResident SupervisionInpatient CareAdvanced Practitioner Support

Hematology — Physician Career Context

Of the 33 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 64% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

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).

What does the Physician market look like in Louisiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $487k (middle half $424k–$575k)129 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
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 64% no call · 33% no weekends33 benchmarked listings
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Ochsner Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
CME
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Options (401k, 403b, 457b)
Relocation Assistance

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.