Physician - Endocrinology
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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 Endocrinology
Ochsner Health Baton Rouge currently has a FULL-TIME opportunity for a ENDOCRINOLGIST to join our outpatient busy practice. Our clinic is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Primary practice will be at The Grove.
- Patient-base is for general Endocrinology.
- M-F schedule; seeing between 16-20 patients per day
- No call or weekend hours
- Lab and Imaging are available
- Possibility to do Thyrosis biopsy in the clinic
- Integrated practice model with strong, internal referral network
- Support staff are available · Complement services immediately offered at Ochsner Cancer Center – Baton Rouge · Support available from specialists and sub-specialists throughout Ochsner Health System
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.
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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Key Responsibilities
Provide general endocrinology care to patients in an outpatient setting at The Grove clinic. Collaborate with a multi-specialty team and utilize the internal referral network to ensure comprehensive patient management.
Requirements
The candidate must be a qualified physician specializing in endocrinology. The role requires the ability to manage a patient load of 16-20 patients per day in an outpatient clinical environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Endocrinology — Physician Career Context
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 pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 9.0 / 10 · top 5% in endocrinology | ranked against 312 Endocrinology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $292k (middle half $266k–$310k)149 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Louisiana index 88.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Louisiana | 274 active | 22,645 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Louisiana Physician listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment274 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Endocrinology at Ochsner Health a 9.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Endocrinology — ranked against 312 active Endocrinology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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