Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon

About the role

Ochsner Health is seeking a board‑eligible or board‑certified Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon to join the Surgical ICU team at the Ochsner Main Campus in New Orleans. The campus houses 767 beds and serves as a tertiary and quaternary referral center for the Gulf South. The Surgical ICU comprises 34 beds and is one of six critical‑care units in the hospital.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive trauma and acute‑care surgical services, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the education of residents, fellows, and medical students. Ochsner values physicians who are interested in clinical research and academic mentorship, as the institution supports over 600 research studies and maintains robust training programs in colorectal, vascular, transplant, and cardiothoracic surgery.

Physicians joining Ochsner benefit from a diverse patient population, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and a culture that emphasizes compassionate, inclusive care. The role offers the opportunity to advance professional growth while delivering exceptional care to a community that relies on Ochsner’s expertise.