Physician - Critical Care Anesthesiologists
Listed compensation
$425k-$510k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.
For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.
Job Duties: Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, or after surgery, for critical care patients. Develop a plan of care for each patient, including complete medical history, physician examination, diagnosis, appropriate treatment and/or referral. Confer with consulting physicians, nurses, patients and patients’ family concerning treatment and care of patients.
- Salary: $424,613- $510,000 per year
- Employer: Ochsner Clinic Foundation
- Geographic area of employment: New Orleans, LA
Education Required: M.D. or D.O.
Other Requirements
- License to practice medicine in Louisiana.
- Completion of an anesthesiology residency.
- Completion of a critical care anesthesiology fellowship.
- Applicants must apply online at ochsner.org
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Key Responsibilities
The physician will administer anesthetics and analgesics for critical care patients before and after surgery. They are also responsible for developing comprehensive care plans, including diagnosis, treatment, and coordination with consulting physicians and families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and possess a valid medical license in Louisiana. Completion of an anesthesiology residency and a critical care anesthesiology fellowship is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 95% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$467k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $530k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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