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Ochsner Health
Louisiana · Remote OK

Physician - Psychiatrists - South Louisiana (Evergreen)

PsychiatryIncludes callFull-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! THE OCHSNER PSYCHIATRY DEPARTMENT IS RECRUITING BC/BE PSYCHIATRIST TO JOIN OUR EXPANDING PRACTICES THROUGHOUT SOUTH LOUISIANA. Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Psychiatrist. 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. Position Highlights:

  • Full-Time and Part-Time options available in clinic
  • Telepsychiatry, remote work available (must have or be willing to obtain license to practice in LA)
  • Resident supervision available
  • Work with teams that include APPs, Psychiatry PharmD, clinical psychologists, social workers, & counselors
  • Flexible schedules and work hours
  • Opportunities to grow new programs in our innovative, state-of-the-art Neurosciences Center of Excellence building to open in 2025
  • Work with our Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) or Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT) service
  • Opportunities to work in child, adolescent, adult, geriatric, and/or addiction psychiatry 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
  • Ochsner Health is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that counts as a qualified employer when seeking Public Service Loan Forgiveness 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 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. Sorry, no J1 visa opportunities. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. 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

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive mental health care across various specialties including child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric psychiatry. They will also participate in resident supervision and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry. Applicants must possess or be willing to obtain a license to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Child psychiatryAdolescent psychiatryClinical psychologyMedical record management

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 60% have no call, 76% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Psychiatrists - South Louisiana (Evergreen) 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 Physician roles — ranked against 21,897 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,873 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Remote
  • Includes call
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About Ochsner Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Salary commensurate with experience
Paid vacation
Holidays
CME
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement options (401k, 403b, 457b)