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Shreveport, Louisiana

Physician - Pediatric GI - Full Time Academic

GastroenterologyFull-Time

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Posted 3mo 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!

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – Shreveport invite applications for a BC/BE Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join the Division of Gastroenterology within the Department of Pediatrics.

This is a rewarding opportunity to become part of a collaborative academic team dedicated to delivering exceptional care, advancing research, and training the next generation of physicians. We are seeking a full-time physician at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

Candidates must be eligible for a Louisiana medical license. This role offers a balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient general gastroenterology care, along with opportunities to teach residents and medical students and participate in meaningful research initiatives.

Clinical responsibilities include weekly teaching in GI outpatient clinics, performing endoscopic procedures in our on-site endoscopy center, and providing inpatient consult services.

The ideal candidate will bring a broad knowledge of pediatric gastroenterology, a passion for high-quality patient care, and a commitment to academic and scholarly growth.

Highlights of the Position: Level III + S Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – 40-bed unit 23-bed pediatric inpatient ward and a 14-bed pediatric intensive care unit One of only 8 hospitals in the nation affiliated with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Children’s Clinical Research Center featuring a dedicated 3-bed clinical trial unit and laboratory supporting 10–12 NIH- and industry-sponsored trials annually (inpatient and outpatient) A thriving health sciences center with Schools of Medicine, Graduate Studies, and Allied Health Professions, supported by a robust research enterprise More than 1,100 students enrolled across programs and nearly 600 residents and fellows trained annually A collegial, multidisciplinary team of physicians and nurses collaborating on individualized patient care Strong physician leadership with input at all levels of administration EPIC electronic medical record system J-1 and H-1B visa candidates are welcome to apply Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with training and experience Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Long-term disability insurance Accidental death & dismemberment insurance Flexible spending account Optional retirement plans Generous vacation / scheduled time off Ready to Make a Lasting Impact?

Join a mission-driven academic environment where your expertise, teaching, and compassion will shape the future of pediatric care. Apply today and grow your career with Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport! Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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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!

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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

Provide a mix of inpatient and outpatient general pediatric gastroenterology care and perform endoscopic procedures. Engage in teaching medical students and residents while participating in scholarly research initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology and eligible for a Louisiana medical license. The role is targeted at the Assistant or Associate Professor level within an academic setting.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient CareOutpatient CareMedical EducationAcademic Medicine

Gastroenterology — 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 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Pediatric GI - Full Time Academic at Ochsner Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Gastroenterology — ranked against 373 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Gastroenterologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

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$400k
1
$416k
1
$425k
1
$450k
1
$736k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs · 5 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Gastroenterologist, NY

UnitedHealth Group · Middletown, New York

$371k-$736k
#2

Full Time Gastroenterologist

Allied Digestive Health · Staten Island, New York

$425k-$450k
#3

Full Time Gastroenterologist

$400k-$425k
#4

Ulcerative Colitis Physician - Medical Market Research Survey Expert

$200 per hour
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 6.6
Better work-life than 90% of Gastroenterology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 373 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Shreveport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$154k
Typical market rent
$1,184/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
84.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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