GI Medical Oncologist

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist to join the Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Institute. This role involves subspecialized practice focusing on cancers of the GI tract, offering opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical research, and fellow education. Join Ochsner Health to make a meaningful difference and advance your career in a supportive, physician-led environment.

Practice Info

• Subspecialized practice focusing on cancers of the GI tract including gastro-esophageal, pancreatic, hepatobiliary, neuroendocrine, anal and colorectal malignancies
• Join a growing group that includes 2 GI-specialized medical oncologists, 3 GI medical oncology advanced practitioners, GI radiation oncologist, 4 surgical oncologists and eight colorectal surgeons
• Multiple GI cancer tumor boards take place each week for subspecialized care planning
• Ample on-site multi-disciplinary resources including nutrition, genetics, palliative care, integrative oncology, social work and nurse navigation
• Robust clinical trial portfolio from phase 1 to phase 3 with opportunity to be principal investigator and sub-investigator on studies

Shift & Schedule

• Opportunities also exist for an academic track including protected research time or a more traditional clinically-focused role
• Flexible schedules to ensure a healthy work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Inpatient and outpatient patient care responsibilities
• Participate in or develop clinical research studies
• Teach fellows and residents
• Contribute to the development of the program
• Involved in the education and training of hematology/oncology fellows at Ochsner

Compensation

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training

Benefits

• 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

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in hematology and oncology
• Subspecialty interest is encouraged but not required for consideration for the New Orleans Main Campus positions