Gastroenterologist

Gastroenterology Physician Opportunities

Locations: Greater New Orleans, LA | Baton Rouge, LA | Lake Charles, LA | Mississippi. Specialties Needed: General GI, Advanced Endoscopy, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Specialists.

Ochsner Health is seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Gastroenterologists to join our growing and nationally recognized Gastroenterology programs across Louisiana and Mississippi. As part of Ochsner Health, you'll join a collaborative, physician‑led organization dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing clinical innovation, and supporting physician success.

General Gastroenterology

• Focus on comprehensive GI care in a well‑established practice.
• Robust referral network across a large integrated health system.
• Shared call schedule supported by a large gastroenterology team.
• Advanced Practice Providers assisting with inpatient and outpatient care.
• Strong collaboration with surgery, oncology, radiology, pathology, and hepatology colleagues.

Advanced Endoscopy

• Opportunity to develop and expand advanced therapeutic endoscopy services.
• Work alongside experienced GI subspecialists and advanced endoscopists.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art technology and multidisciplinary support.
• Opportunity for program growth, teaching, and innovation.

IBD Specialist Gastroenterology

• Join a growing digestive disease service line with dedicated resources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams focused on complex GI disorders.
• Opportunity to build and expand specialized IBD programs.
• Strong clinical and academic support environment.

Why Ochsner Health?

• Physician‑led organization.
• Integrated healthcare delivery model.
• Large internal referral network.
• EPIC electronic medical record system.
• Flexible scheduling supporting work‑life balance.
• Teaching, leadership, research, and community engagement opportunities.
• Stability and resources of the Gulf South's leading health system.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and training.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and CME allowance.
• Retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b).
• Relocation assistance.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Additional wellness, financial, and mental health benefits.
• Paid parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance.

Qualifications

• MD or DO.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Louisiana and/or Mississippi.
• Fellowship training in advanced endoscopy or IBD welcomed for specialty positions.

Locations Available

• Greater New Orleans, Louisiana.
• Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
• Lake Charles, Louisiana.
• Diamondhead, Mississippi.

Apply Today

Join Ochsner Health and become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating while providing exceptional digestive healthcare across the Gulf South.