We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Ochsner Children’s Hospital is seeking a board eligible/board certified pediatric gastroenterologist to join two experienced pediatric gastroenterologists at its expanding pediatric multi-specialty practice at the Shaquille O’Neal Pediatric Super Clinic in Baton Rouge, LA. Fully integrated with our New Orleans-based subspecialty divisions, our Baton Rouge-based subspecialists are also supported locally by a robust pediatric primary care network, pediatric therapy services and state-of-the-art endoscopy suite.

Opportunity Details:

Primarily clinic-based position with citywide call shared among a collegial group of experienced pediatric gastroenterologists.

State of the art endoscopy suite with impedance, pH, and manometry capability co-located with the clinic at Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove

Close collaboration with 7 New Orleans-based partners, including specialists in intestinal rehabilitation, pancreatology, advanced endoscopy, IBD, neurogastroenterology & motility and hepatology & liver transplant.

Additional multidisciplinary programs offered in Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing, Aerodigestive care, Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction, and Colorectal disorders.

Integrated practice model with strong, internal referral network

EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout Ochsner Health

The position offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, with full benefits, paid relocation, and a signing bonus.

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. 

Our comprehensive Pediatrics Program including primary care pediatricians and pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists (Ochsner Children’s™) represents over 230 physicians. The group is the region’s leading integrated provider of multispecialty care for newborns, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. We offer a full range of pediatric complex specialty services including congenital heart surgery and cardiac transplantation, liver and bone marrow transplantation, a comprehensive surgical sub-specialty group, and the region’s only comprehensive multidisciplinary developmental center.

We recently announced the building of a new, comprehensive, dedicated Children’s Hospital on our New Orleans campus, with expected opening in 2027.

In addition to patient care, Ochsner Children’s Hospital has an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program and is responsible for teaching pediatric residents from the Tulane-Ochsner Pediatric Residency program as well as medical students from both Tulane and the University of Queensland. In support of our academic mission, Ochsner Health and Xavier University of Louisiana recently announced an agreement to establish a joint allopathic College of Medicine.

About Ochsner Children’s

Ranked #1 Children’s Hospital in Louisiana for the fourth year in a row and as a top children’s hospital nationally for the eighth year in a row by U.S. News & World Report in 2024-25. Ochsner Children’s Hospital was also recognized as a national leader in the most recent rankings in three specialties: Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics, and Pediatric Gastroenterology and GI Surgery. Ochsner Children’s Hospital continues to be a top destination for pediatric care in the Gulf South region through an unwavering commitment to always putting patients first.

Ochsner Children’s offers a full range of pediatric care from primary to quaternary care, with services offered in all subspecialties, including Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Advanced GI and Hepatology, Advanced Orthopedic Surgery, Hematology-Oncology, Cleft Palate/Cranio-Facial Surgery, as well as heart, liver, and bone marrow transplant. Ochsner Children’s is a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to complex conditions. Ochsner Children’s Hospital is the top congenital heart program in the state (both in volume and outcomes) and has the largest and most comprehensive pediatric liver transplant program in the Gulf South.

If you would like more information about our program or would like to discuss this position with Dr. William “Billy” Lennarz, System Chair of Pediatrics, and Dr. Ryan Himes, System Associate Chair of Pediatrics, please contact Courtney Lawhun, Physician Recruiter, at courtney.lawhun@ochsner.org.