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Ochsner Health
Shreveport, Louisiana

Nocturnist Physician - Hospitalist - Academic

Hospital MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300K+

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Posted 1mo 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 LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport seek applicants for an Academic Nocturnist/Hospitalist in the Department of Medicine.

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport seek applicants for an Academic Nocturnist/Hospitalist in the Department of Medicine. We are growing our hospitalist program to cover all inpatient and Medicine and Surgical teams. Must be board certified/ board eligible in Internal Medicine and eligible for active Louisiana Medical Licensure. Graduating Internal Medicine residents are welcome to apply. 7 on/7 off schedule, $300k plus compensation.

Highlights of the Position

Our health sciences center is home to the School of Medicine, School of Graduate Studies and School of Allied Health Professions and a robust research enterprise. More than 800 students are enrolled in the degree programs at any one time. Additionally, nearly 600 residents and fellows are trained each year.

  • Home to the only Level I Trauma center in the surrounding region, and one of only two in the state.
  • Collegial and multidisciplinary team of physicians and nurses to collaborate on a customized plan of care for each patient.
  • Physician leadership and input at all levels of administration.
  • Procedures are not required.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base, RVU incentive, guaranteed night incentive, $300k+
  • Generous Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Optional Retirement Plans
  • Vacation / Scheduled Time Off

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Washington, New York, and Washington D.C.

Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Service Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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 Nocturnist Physician will provide inpatient medical care for Medicine and Surgical teams within an academic hospital setting. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and nurses to develop and implement customized patient care plans.

Requirements

Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine and hold or be eligible for a Louisiana medical license. Graduating Internal Medicine residents are encouraged to apply for this academic position.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Hospitalist MedicineClinical CollaborationInpatient Care

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Salary Distribution27 jobs · 11 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
8%
CME allowance
8%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,196 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Shreveport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$154k≈ 0.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,184/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ochsner Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Base, RVU incentive, guaranteed night incentive
Generous Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Optional Retirement Plans
Vacation / Scheduled Time Off