Community Pathologist

Ochsner Health is seeking a Pathologist for our community pathology group with a primary location in our Baton Rouge region.  Applicants should be board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and have experience in diagnostic surgical pathology as well as experience or interest in cytopathology, GYN, GU, or Breast pathology. The available position is based in the community hospital group within Ochsner health System in the greater Baton Rouge, Louisiana region.

Currently, the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine consists of 37 pathologist and two PhD's.  The Community group is made up of 11 pathologists who currently staff 5 hospitals within the greater New Orleans Area.  Our entire pathologist group and provides expertise with subspecialty training and interest in dermatopathology, breast pathology, GYN pathology, pediatric pathology, neuropathology, soft tissue pathology, thoracic pathology, transplant pathology, GU and GI pathology as well as cytopathology.  There are additional clinical pathologists with expertise in transfusion medicine/HLA, hematopathology, microbiology and clinical chemistry. The Ochsner health system currently processes over 75,000 surgical cases and 50,000 cytology cases annually.  There is a vast spectrum of cases, with a wide range of complexity.  The department supports a solid organ transplantation program and comprehensive oncology services, including a state-of-the-art breast cancer center and a bone marrow transplant program. As Ochsner Medical Center is an academic institution, the Department supports the academic initiatives of the organization, and serves as an affiliate training site for 2 local accredited pathology training programs as well as rotating medical students and rotating pathologist assistant students.

The Baton Rouge region offers a family-oriented community with the additional amenities of New Orleans just over 1 hour away.   Louisiana is known for the many festivals, parks, and community events throughout the year. 

Please email CV to:

Rebecca A. F. Phillips, MD, System Chair for Anatomic Pathology, Ochsner Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, rebecca.phillips@ochsner.org and Irma Oliva, M.D. Senior Physician, Ochsner Department of Pathology, ioliva@ochsner.org

Ochsner Health is 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 Health healed more than 876,000 people from across the globe in 2019, providing the latest medical breakthroughs and therapies, including digital medicine for chronic conditions and telehealth specialty services. Ochsner Health is a national leader, named the top hospital in Louisiana and a top children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. As Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness in the region. To learn more about Ochsner Health, please visit www.ochsner.org. To transform your health, please visit www.ochsner.org/healthyyou.

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.  Ochsner Baton Rouge is a part of Ochsner Health System, Louisiana’s largest non-profit healthcare delivery system.  Ochsner is the only Louisiana hospital nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a “Best Hospital” across four specialty categories caring for patients from all 50 states and 80 countries worldwide each year.

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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!