Description
The Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Medicine’s Department of Surgery is seeking a faculty member to work in Bariatric Surgery at University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO). The faculty appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Rank and appointment track will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and stature in the field.
The successful applicant must demonstrate a high degree of expertise in bariatric surgery. This individual will be involved in teaching bariatric surgery fellows, surgery residents, and medical students. An established record of scholarly activity is expected. A successful applicant should have a history of working well with others with a reasonable degree of affability and clinical availability.
There are leadership opportunities within the department and also within the clinical partner hospital administration for candidates with leadership and management experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: MD or equivalent
Certifications or Licenses Required: BC/BE (or equivalent) surgeon; must be licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana and credentialed with all required entities before date of hire
Additional Information About Our School/Department
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits
