Physician, Rheumatologists
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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!
NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY Rheumatologists Job Duties: Examine and diagnose diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system and immune system. Consult with patients to determine appropriate course of treatment. Recommend and orders tests to determine extent of illness and to aid diagnoses.
Maintain completed medical records. Attend and participate in scheduled department and organization administrative initiatives. Use all available resources in diagnosis and treatment in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner.
Confer with consulting physicians, nurses, patients and patients' families concerning treatment and care of patients. Refer those cases that require specialist services while maintaining responsibility to assure that continuity of care is provided. Administrative duties.
Employer: Ochsner Clinic Foundation Geographic area of employment: Gretna, LA Education Required: M.D. or D.O. Other Requirements: License to practice medicine in Louisiana. Completion of a rheumatology fellowship. Applicants must apply online at ochsner.org using REQ_00267657 Are you ready to make a difference?
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Key Responsibilities
Examine and diagnose diseases of the musculoskeletal and immune systems while determining appropriate treatment courses for patients. Maintain medical records and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and have completed a rheumatology fellowship. A valid license to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Rheumatology — 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in rheumatology | ranked against 160 Rheumatology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $314k (middle half $290k–$327k)63 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Louisiana index 88.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Louisiana | 264 active | 22,539 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Rheumatologists at Ochsner Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Rheumatology — ranked against 160 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc.
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