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Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Physician - Nephrology

NephrologyFull-Time

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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.

Ochsner Health Baton Rouge – Department of Nephrology

Ochsner Health Baton Rouge has FULL-TIME opportunities available for Board-Certified/Board-Eligible NEPHROLOGISTS to join its expanding service line. The practice encompasses all aspects of nephrology including outpatient clinics, dialysis coverage at multiple outreach units, and rounding at one hospital.

Group provides inpatient consults, but patient admits are handled by Hospitalists. Our health system offers a full range of services for patients with acute and chronic kidney diseases, including Interventional Nephrology and outpatient hemodialysis.

Our current group is taking four weeks of call annually, which is shared amongst the physicians within the group. No clinic during call week. We invite applicants who are interested in joining an integrated health system focused on delivering quality care within a collaborative environment.

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.

Our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is demonstrated by hiring a workforce that celebrates individual uniqueness among people and cultures. We focus our efforts in key areas that correlate back to our core values of Patient First, Compassion, Integrity,

Excellence and Teamwork.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary is commensurate with experience and training
  • Paid vacation, holidays and CME
  • Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
  • Relocation assistance
  • Malpractice and tail insurance
  • Louisiana is a tort-reform state

About Ochsner Health Baton Rouge

Ochsner Health Baton Rouge is a part of Ochsner Health, a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.

Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision.

Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness.

The Greater Baton Rouge region is home to Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, a full-service, 150-bed facility, Ochsner Cancer Center – Baton Rouge and 13 Ochsner Health Centers across Tangipahoa, Livingston, East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Iberville Parishes. Nearly 2,000 employees serve our patients in the Greater Baton Rouge area, including more than 180 physicians and Advanced Practice Providers whose collective dedication to patient care is recognized for quality excellence by Becker’s Hospital Review, Healthgrades, Truven Health Analytics and Leapfrog.

Calling Baton Rouge…Home

Situated on the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge represents the best of Louisiana’s vibrant culture. The capital city, located in Southeast Louisiana, is home to over 800,000 residents making it one of the most populous cities in the state.

It is a very family-oriented city with great schools, 2 major universities (Louisiana State University and Southern University), restaurants, shopping, and an abundance of sports and cultural opportunities. Known for its great people, unique food, and lively music, Baton Rouge has something for everyone!

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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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.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will manage all aspects of nephrology, including outpatient clinics, dialysis unit coverage, and hospital rounding. They will work within an integrated health system to provide quality care for patients with acute and chronic kidney diseases.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Nephrologists. The role requires the ability to work in a collaborative, multi-specialty environment.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical roundingMedical record managementCollaborative care

Nephrology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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 by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score2.8 / 10 · above average in nephrologyranked against 88 Nephrology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $300k (middle half $250k–$350k)40 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Louisiana269 active22,547 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedLouisiana Physician listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment269 active listings, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (88 Nephrology listings), 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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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.8
Better work-life than 60% of Nephrology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 88 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ochsner Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Paid vacation
Holidays
CME
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k, 403b, and 457b retirement options
Relocation assistance
Malpractice and tail insurance

Living in Baton Rouge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$237k
Typical market rent
$1,301/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baton Rouge, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.