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Physician - Nephrology

Ochsner Health logoOchsner HealthBaton Rouge - Baton Rouge Region - LouisianaFull timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Nephrologists employed in Louisiana earn a median of $168.71 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Workplace injuries

Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge reported 9 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 1,886,344 hours worked: 1.0 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 1.1 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

Visa sponsorship record

From 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, the US Labor Department certified 44 H-1B applications and 10 green card applications from Ochsner Health for physicians. That is the employer's record, not a promise for this job: ask its recruiter whether this one sponsors a visa. Every employer that sponsors physicians.

Medicare rating of Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Medicare gives Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Louisiana's hospitals average 2.8). 79% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Louisiana hospitals by rating.

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About the job

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

OCHSNER HEALTH BATON ROUGE – DEPARTMENT OF NEPHROLOGY

Ochsner Health Baton Rouge has FULL-TIME opportunities available for Board-Certified/Board-Eligible NEPHROLOGISTS to join its expanding service line. The practice encompasses all aspects of nephrology including outpatient clinics, dialysis coverage at multiple outreach units, and rounding at one hospital. Group provides inpatient consults, but patient admits are handled by Hospitalists. Our health system offers a full range of services for patients with acute and chronic kidney diseases, including Interventional Nephrology and outpatient hemodialysis. Our current group is taking four weeks of call annually, which is shared amongst the physicians within the group. No clinic during call week. We invite applicants who are interested in joining an integrated health system focused on delivering quality care within a collaborative environment.

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.
  • Our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is demonstrated by hiring a workforce that celebrates individual uniqueness among people and cultures. We focus our efforts in key areas that correlate back to our core values of Patient First, Compassion, Integrity,

Excellence and Teamwork.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • Salary is commensurate with experience and training
  • Paid vacation, holidays and CME
  • Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
  • Relocation assistance
  • Malpractice and tail insurance
  • Louisiana is a tort-reform state

ABOUT OCHSNER HEALTH BATON ROUGE

Ochsner Health Baton Rouge is a part of Ochsner Health, a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness.

The Greater Baton Rouge region is home to Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge , a full-service, 150-bed facility, Ochsner Cancer Center – Baton Rouge and 13 Ochsner Health Centers across Tangipahoa, Livingston, East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Iberville Parishes. Nearly 2,000 employees serve our patients in the Greater Baton Rouge area, including more than 180 physicians and Advanced Practice Providers whose collective dedication to patient care is recognized for quality excellence by Becker’s Hospital Review, Healthgrades, Truven Health Analytics and Leapfrog.

CALLING BATON ROUGE…HOME

Situated on the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge represents the best of Louisiana’s vibrant culture. The capital city, located in Southeast Louisiana, is home to over 800,000 residents making it one of the most populous cities in the state. It is a very family-oriented city with great schools, 2 major universities (Louisiana State University and Southern University), restaurants, shopping, and an abundance of sports and cultural opportunities. Known for its great people, unique food, and lively music, Baton Rouge has something for everyone!

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

From Ochsner Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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