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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Founded in October 2018, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is a public-private partnership between the nationally recognized health system Ochsner Health and the academic and research center LSU Health Shreveport.

Ochsner LSU Health began with a vision to expand access to great care and improve the health and wellness of our communities — making our region a healthy place to live, work and raise a family. We're proud of the progress we've made in the last three years, and we continue to look forward to giving our best to North Louisiana including improving and expanding facilities, enhancing patient-centered technology, growing the medical school and enhancing research.

Building on the strengths of both partners, we are able to lead our region in healthcare and deliver preventative, primary and acute care services.

Shreveport is located in the northwest corner of Louisiana, 15 miles from Texas, and 185 miles directly east of Dallas on Interstate 20. Shreveport and its sister city across the Red River (Bossier City) have a population of just over 250,000. City amenities include a full-time symphony orchestra, minor league sports, riverfront aquarium, the American Rose Center, a full calendar of riverfront arts and music festivals, and much more. We enjoy the ambience of a smaller city and the resources of many larger metropolitan areas. Being located in extreme northwestern Louisiana, our climate is closer to that of Atlanta or Birmingham than to that of New Orleans. The low cost of living, pleasant climate, and excellent schools make Shreveport a wonderful place to raise a family.                       

LSUHSC – Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.