Physician - Director of Thoracic Transplantation

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Director of Thoracic Transplantation at Ochsner Health a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pulmonology physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Pulmonology position at Ochsner Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Pulmonology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $460k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Key skills and qualifications: Transplant Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Lung Transplantation, Patient Management, Clinical Research, Medical Leadership, Patient Selection, Perioperative Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pulmonology role.

Core responsibilities: The Director of Thoracic Transplantation will manage lung transplant patients throughout the pre-transplant, perioperative, and post-transplant phases. The role involves leading clinical care within the Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Center, which is a high-volume, active transplant program.