We are seeking an experienced board-certified/board eligible Neonatologist to join our expanding Ochsner Neonatology Team at our accredited Level III NICU located on the West Bank of New Orleans, Louisiana. Opportunity Details: • The NICU has 203 annual admissions and an ADC of 8. • NICU coverage includes 24/7 NNP in-house coverage. • The NICU participates in the Vermont Oxford Network and eligible to participate in Ochsner system-based neonatal QI projects. • OB hospital services include Ochsner MFM consultation. • Opportunity for career leadership exists. • Opportunity to cross cover at the level4 NICU and remain proficient at level 4 NICU care, education, and research projects. • The position offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience with full benefits, paid relocation, and a signing bonus. The West Bank is a suburb of New Orleans, one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in America. Amenities include multiple universities and academic centers, professional sports teams, world-class dining and cultural interests, renowned live entertainment, and music. Ochsner Health encompasses a combination of community level III and level IV NICU services across Louisiana. The Ochsner network serves the Gulf South region with an established ground and air neonatal transport system. Ochsner Children's includes: • More than 85 primary care pediatricians and 290+ subspecialists across 27 locations in Louisiana and Mississippi. • The region's leader in complex pediatric care, with advanced programs in: o Congenital heart surgery and cardiac transplantation o Liver and bone marrow transplantation o Hematology-Oncology and AYA Oncology o Advanced GI and Hepatology o A comprehensive surgical subspecialty group, including craniofacial and advanced spine surgery o The Gulf South's only comprehensive developmental pediatrics center Facilities & Growth • 67-bed Level IV NICU • 14-bed PICU and 12-bed CVICU • 4-bed NAEC-accredited Level IV Pediatric EMU • 44-bed Pediatric Acute Care Unit with a dedicated Pediatric ED • 24/7 neonatal and pediatric transport team with ground, rotary, and fixed-wing aircraft support • Future growth: construction underway for a new 5-story Children's Hospital, opening in late 2027/early 2028 and planned expansion of neonatal services Education & Research • ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program, plus the Ochsner Pediatric Residency Program. • Teaching opportunities with medical students from Tulane University and the University of Queensland. • Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (currently in LCME accreditation). • Faculty who publishes hundreds of research papers annually and lead multi-center studies and clinical trials. Recognition • Consistently ranked in U.S. News & World Report's Top 50 Children's Hospitals for Cardiology and Heart Surgery for multiple consecutive years over the last decade. • Proud to be recognized as the #1 Children's Hospital in Louisiana If you would like more information about our program or would like to discuss this position with Dr. Jose Perez, System Associate Chair of Neonatology, please contact Courtney Lawhun, Physician Recruiter, at [redacted]. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!