Pediatric Cardiology – Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Pediatric Search Partners is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Cardiologist to join Ochsner Health Baton Rouge in a busy outpatient-based pediatric cardiology practice as a partner to two experienced pediatric cardiologists. The role is a primarily outpatient pediatric cardiology position with some inpatient responsibilities consisting of mainly NICU care and inpatient pediatric cardiology consults at several local hospitals. The position requires a strong background in transthoracic echo. Fetal echo experience is preferred. J-1 visa sponsorship is available.

The Pediatric Cardiology clinic is based at the Shaquille O’Neal Pediatric Super Clinic inside the Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove. The fifth floor of the complex is dedicated to treating kids, with a full complement of pediatricians and pediatric specialists. The Ochsner Health Baton Rouge Cardiology practice is closely affiliated with the New Orleans-based Ochsner Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Ochsner Health has all pediatric cardiac-subspecialties, including EP, ACHD, heart failure/heart transplant, interventional cardiology, imaging including echocardiography and cardiac MRI, and fetal cardiology. The team includes 3 congenital heart surgeons, and patients are cared for in a dedicated pediatric intensive care unit.

Ochsner Children’s comprehensive Pediatrics Program includes primary care pediatricians and pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists (Ochsner Children’s™) representing over 230 physicians. The group is the region’s leading integrated provider of multispecialty care for newborns, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Ochsner Children’s offers 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.

The team currently cares for patients in an expanding 67-bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 14-bed PICU, a 12-bed pediatric CV-ICU, and a 44-bed pediatric acute unit, with a dedicated pediatric emergency room, and full-time, region-wide in-house pediatric and neonatal transport teams.

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. Ochsner Health and Xavier University of Louisiana recently announced an agreement to establish a joint 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 two specialties: Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery, and Pediatric Orthopedics. 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.

One of the most comprehensive pediatric programs between Houston and Atlanta, Ochsner Children’s Hospital 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. The hospital’s comprehensive pediatrics program, which includes primary care pediatricians and pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists, represents more than 230 physicians. The group is the region’s leading integrated provider of multispecialty care for newborns, infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Ochsner Children’s Hospital is the top congenital heart program in the state, both in volumes and outcomes, and has the largest and most comprehensive pediatric liver transplant program in the Gulf South.

Opened in 1942, Ochsner Children’s flagship facility is located in New Orleans and includes 28 primary care locations and 30 subspecialty location across Louisiana and southern Mississippi, including the Shaquille O’Neal Pediatric Super Clinic in Baton Rouge and the Boh Center for Child Development, a dedicated multidisciplinary pediatrics center.

Ochsner Children’s Hospital is excited to announce their expansion with the building of a new separate, comprehensive and dedicated children’s hospital on the Ochsner main campus expected to open in 2027.

About Baton Rouge

Located less than 80 miles from New Orleans, Baton Rouge offers a unique blend of southern charm, rich culture, and vibrant career opportunities that make it an ideal place for both personal and professional growth. As the state capital, Baton Rouge is a hub of innovation, education, and healthcare, with a strong community and a lower cost of living compared to larger metropolitan areas.

The city boasts a thriving arts scene, delicious cuisine, and a deep connection to its history, with opportunities to explore museums, live music, and festivals year-round. Whether you’re strolling along the Mississippi River, enjoying the vibrant local markets, or indulging in the region’s renowned Creole and Cajun dishes, there’s something for everyone.

With year-round warm weather, a strong sense of community, and an inviting atmosphere, Baton Rouge is a place where you can truly thrive both personally and professionally.

We invite you to explore the opportunities Ochsner offers in Baton Rouge, where your expertise will be valued, and you can make a lasting impact in a community that’s ready to welcome you with open arms.

For complete details and a confidential conversation, please contact Glenda Church Smith, Principal, Pediatric Search Partners at glenda@pediatricsearchpartners.com, phone (877) 440-3832 or text (214) 850-3094.