Physician - Department of Urology Chair - Full Time Academic

The Chair will lead a dynamic and growing Department of Urology that integrates clinical excellence, innovative research, and premier education. As the department's chief strategist, the Chair will focus on fostering growth, supporting multidisciplinary collaboration, and enhancing access to high-quality urological care across the region. The successful candidate will champion diversity, equity, and inclusion while advancing the department's academic and clinical missions.

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, in partnership with the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Urology. This distinguished opportunity provides a platform for transformative leadership at one of Louisiana’s premier academic medical centers, offering services and care to all patients in the state's Northern half.

 Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a forward-thinking vision to elevate the department's national standing in patient care, education, and research. 
• Clinical Excellence: Oversee clinical operations to ensure the highest standards of patient-centered care, including advanced subspecialty services such as urologic oncology, robotic surgery, female urology, and minimally invasive procedures. 
• Educational Innovation: Support and expand the residency and fellowship programs, emphasizing mentorship and the development of the next generation of urologic leaders. 
• Research and Scholarship: Cultivate a robust research agenda, with opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and external funding acquisition. 

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (M.D.) or equivalent with board certification in Urology through the American Urological Association (AUA).
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Urology Residency, with additional fellowship or specialty training highly valued.
• Academic credentials qualifying for the rank of Professor or Associate Professor within the LSU system.
• Demonstrated history of leadership in academic or clinical settings, showcasing strong administrative skills and a proven ability to cultivate collaborative and inclusive environments.
• Expertise and interest in managing complex general urologic diseases, with a preference for candidates proficient in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotic surgery.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

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. 
• The chair role involves academic, clinical, and administrative roles working directly with the department business manager

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About Ochsner Health

Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Celebrating 80 years in 2022, it leads nationally in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, liver and heart transplants and pediatrics, among other areas. Ochsner is consistently named both the top hospital and top children’s hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report. The not-for-profit organization is inspiring healthier lives and stronger communities. Its focus is on preventing diseases and providing patient-centered care that is accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner Health pioneers new treatments, deploys emerging technologies and performs groundbreaking research, including over 700 clinical studies. It has more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South; and its cutting-edge Connected Health digital medicine program is caring for patients beyond its walls. In 2021, Ochsner Health treated more than 1 million people from every state and 75 countries. As Louisiana’s top healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. To learn more, visit www.ochsner.org.