No salary listed — similar Rheumatologist roles pay ~$325k (median of 29 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Rheumatology — ranked against 134 active roles in this specialty
Physician, Rheumatologists
About the Role
Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal and immune disorders. Consultative role. Administrative duties. Top-ranked hospital system in Louisiana.
Join Ochsner Health as a Rheumatologist – Outpatient, Consultative in Gretna, Louisiana. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Picayune Earned 2022
Benefits & Compensation
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Work with Ochsner Health in Gretna, Louisiana.
Licensure & Certifications
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
In Louisiana, Physician listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$292k across 155 listings, vs ~$289k nationally (20,164 listings).
Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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 25% in Rheumatology — ranked against 134 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Rheumatologist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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