Lead Physician

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Job Posting Title:

Lead Physician

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM AA - SA - H&WB - SHC - Medical and Ancillary Services (Amy R Ordeneaux (00007157))

Work Location:

Student Health Center (C&l Infirmary) Building

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

Reporting to the Medical Director, the Lead Physician is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based medical care to the student population, with a focus on preventive, maintenance, and restorative health services. Serves as a lead clinical member of a multidisciplinary team in the Medical Clinics, consisting of physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, while also providing key administrative support to the Medical Director. Contributes to quality improvement initiatives, supports compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and provides clinical leadership in the absence of the Medical Director. Should have a deep appreciation for a collaborative care model, partnering with all areas of the Student Health Center, and be committed to advancing the divisional priorities of commitment to quality, communicating a sense of home, designing with everyone in mind, and cultivating a working relationship with Our Lady of the Lake Health. 

Job Responsibilities

Direct Student Care - 70%
Provides direct primary care for students, including assessment, testing, diagnosis, treatment and referral; performs minor surgical procedures; documents care in the electronic health record, employing care protocols and proper coding; provides consultation on complex or high risk cases in the absence of the Medical Director.

Leadership & Administration - 15%
Provides essential support to the Medical Director in key clinical and administrative functions, and assumes the role of acting clinical lead during their absence, overseeing clinical decision-making, staff coordination, and response to urgent operational issues. Assists with other administrative and workflow matters as needed to optimize quality, efficiency and access.

Quality Control & Compliance - 10%
Supports Medical Director for medical quality improvement efforts, coordinating peer review and credentialing, facilitating studies, updating policies and procedures based on standards and/or best practice, and supporting accreditation activities. Works closely with OLOL’s Quality Team, sharing data and recommendations that benefit both institutions. 

Other Duties as Assigned - 5%
Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Medical Director. This includes but is not limited to efforts that support broad division/institution efforts including engaging in in-service opportunities for the division, and other special projects. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O.
• Three years of clinical medical experience.
• Some experience in maintaining nationally recognized accreditation standards such as Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations or Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care and some experience on process improvement and health care systems/ models.

Minimum Certifications/Licenses:

• Unencumbered Louisiana MD or DO License
• Current ABMS Board Certification in Primary Care or Emergency Medicine
• Current DEA and CDS Certificates

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years of clinical medical experience.
• Experience in a college health setting; experience supervising and evaluating other clinicians.

Additional Requirements/Expectations:

Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.

May be required to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.

In accordance with University Policy Statement 18, this position is considered essential and may be required to report or stay on campus in the event of an emergency or closure.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Requested application materials include a letter of interest or cover letter; resume or curriculum vitae; the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references; and a copy of license to practice. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Mitzi Trentacoste at [email protected] or 225-578-5719.

Posting Date:

February 4, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

June 4, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

Y

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

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