Physician - Infectious Disease - Full Time Academic

Ochsner Clinic Foundation

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Shreveport - North Louisiana Region - Louisiana Until 8/22/2026 First posted April 9, 2026 Last posted April 9, 2026
Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- Shreveport seek applicants for an Infectious Disease position.  Must be board certified/ board eligible in Infectious Disease and eligible for active Louisiana Medical Licensure.  Graduating ID fellows are welcome to apply.  This position is for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases. 

Areas of clinical and research interest include HIV medicine and literacy, transplant infections, antimicrobial stewardship, viral hepatitis, and algae infections

Highlights of the Position:

  • Our health sciences center is home to the School of Medicine, School of Graduate Studies and School of Allied Health Professions and a robust research enterprise.  More than 800 students are enrolled in the degree programs at any one time.  Additionally, nearly 600 residents and fellows are trained each year.
  • Home to the only Level I Trauma center in the surrounding region, and one of only two in the state.  
  • Collegial and multidisciplinary team of physicians and nurses to collaborate on a customized plan of care for each patient.
  • Physician leadership and input at all levels of administration.
  • EPIC medical record platform utilized

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Generous Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Optional Retirement Plans
  • Vacation / Scheduled Time Off

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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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.

About this role

Summary

Provide infectious disease care, research, and teaching at a teaching health sciences center.

Job title

Physician - Infectious Disease - Full Time Academic

Experience level

board certified/board eligible, graduating fellows welcome

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in Shreveport, Louisiana; remote not available for residents in specified states.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

board certificationmedical license Louisianainfectious disease

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

infectious diseaseHIVtransplant infectionsantimicrobial stewardshipviral hepatitis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shreveport, LA, USA

On-site City