Physician-Trauma Critical Care/Acute Care Surgery

Updated 11/19/25
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Physician
Surgery-General
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

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Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Trauma Critical Care/Acute Care Surgeon in Lafayette, LA (BC/BE in Surgical Critical Care and General Surgery). Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Southeastern United States.

Position Highlights:

  • TICU coverage-7days 24 hours
  • Rotation for Trauma/ACS-average 3.5 nights primary call 3/5 nights back up call
  • Critical Care coverage of surgery and trauma patients is separate from acute care surgery/trauma coverage and will be 1 out of 3 weeks
  • Level 2 Trauma Center

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Salary is commensurate with experience and training
  • Paid vacation, holidays and CME
  • Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social and mental health
  • Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
  • Relocation assistance
  • Malpractice and tail insurance

Why Choose Ochsner Health:

  • Flexible schedules to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
  • Integrated health care delivery model with multi-specialty collaboration, large internal referral network and innovative resources dedicated to improving patient care and your ease of practice.
  • Physician-led organization that ensures our providers are given the tools and support needed to care for patients.
  • Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, physician leadership and community service.
  • EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the health system to enhance flexibility in patient management.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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