Physician - Infectious Disease

Ochsner Clinic Foundation

2 months ago

Lafayette, LouisianaFull TimeInfectious Disease

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Infectious Disease physician role in Lafayette, LA. Join Ochsner Health. Inpatient and outpatient care. Fellowship required. No salary or lifestyle details provided.

Work-Life Balance Factors

Remote/telehealth

Key Responsibilities

Consult with physicians, nurses, patients and patients' families concerning treatment and care and transmission risks, prophylaxis and precautions
Refer cases to specialists as indicated, maintaining continuity of care
Maintain patient records according to hospital policies and procedures
Provide appropriate and timely education for Medical Staff and hospital staff

Requirements

Education Required: MD or DO
License to practice medicine in Louisiana.
License to practice medicine in Louisiana

Benefits & Compensation

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!
Employer: Lafayette Health Ventures, Inc.
Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.
Provide medical direction to healthcare staff

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Infectious Disease at Ochsner Clinic Foundation a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Infectious Disease physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Infectious Disease — Physician Career Context

This Infectious Disease position at Ochsner Clinic Foundation 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, Infectious Disease professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $270k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $360k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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7.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 25%