Skip to main contentSign InPhysician - Palliative Care - Full Time Academic page is loadedPhysician - Palliative Care - Full Time AcademicApplylocationsShreveport - North Louisiana Region - Louisianatime typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days Agojob requisition idREQ_00100135Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- Shreveport are currently seeking a Palliative Medicine Physician to join our team. This position will serve in the Department of Medicine under the direction of the Chair, Steven Bailey, MD. Must be BC/BE and be eligible for a Louisiana license.Practicing and teaching the fundamental skills of palliative care, such as:Enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families when confronting serious or life changing illness,Addressing complex symptom management,Minimizing other domains of human suffering by providing psychosocial, existential and spiritual support to patients and their families,Assisting with communication, advanced care planning and end-of-life decision making that addresses the values and goals of the patient,Ensuring a continuum of care across various clinical settings during the trajectory of illnessManaging pain control, alleviation of psychosocial distress, provide support for spiritual concerns and meet the practical needs of the patient throughout the continuum of health care.Improving a patient’s and his or her family’s access to information that can help them to understand the patient’s condition and the range of treatment options available.Coordination of care across different settings by facilitating communication among providers, especially as changes occur in the patient’s condition and needs.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.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 utilizedCompensation and Benefits:Salary is commensurate with experience and trainingGenerous Health, Dental and Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountOptional Retirement PlansAre you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!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, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.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.”Similar Jobs (4)Physician - Dermatologist - Full Time AcademiclocationsShreveport - North Louisiana Region - Louisianatime typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days AgoPhysician - Internal Medicine/Pediatrics - Full Time AcademiclocationsShreveport - North Louisiana Region - Louisianatime typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days AgoPhysician - Family Medicine - Full Time AcademiclocationsShreveport - North Louisiana Region - Louisianatime typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days AgoView All 4 JobsLoadingFollow UsOnline Terms of Use & Privacy Statement© 2026 Workday, Inc. All rights reserved.
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