When you join the Baptist Hospital urology team, you'll become part of a close-knit group that values both clinical excellence and collegial support. Currently operating with a reduced team due to recent departures, the remaining staff has maintained the high standards of care that Baptist is known for while eagerly anticipating new colleagues who will help restore the department to full strength. This creates an immediate opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact while being welcomed into a team genuinely excited about your arrival.
The Baptist urology service operates within the broader Ochsner Health System's urology department, led by Dr. Bardot as System Chair of Urology. This structure provides you with the benefits of both local autonomy in your daily practice and access to system-wide resources, consultation, and support when complex cases arise. You'll experience the best of both worlds – the collegiality of a smaller team with the backing of one of the region's most respected health systems.
Your daily practice will be supported by a dedicated team of clinical professionals who understand the unique demands of urologic care. Baptist Hospital has invested in experienced OR staff familiar with the latest urologic procedures, from routine cystoscopies to complex robotic cases. The procedural suite teams are specifically trained in the advanced BPH treatments that have made Baptist a regional referral center, ensuring smooth workflow and optimal patient outcomes.
The Baptist nursing team brings specialized experience in urologic patient care, with particular expertise in post-operative management of BPH procedures, men's health counseling, and patient education. These nurses understand the sensitivity required for urologic conditions and have developed protocols that ensure patients feel comfortable and well-informed throughout their care experience. Administrative support includes dedicated scheduling coordinators who understand the nuances of urologic procedures and can efficiently manage both routine appointments and urgent consultations.
The presence of residents creates a dynamic learning environment where clinical excellence and education reinforce each other. Your resident colleagues rotate through Baptist specifically to gain experience in the subspecialized care the hospital provides, bringing enthusiasm and current academic knowledge while contributing meaningfully to patient care. The teaching relationship works both ways – you'll find that explaining procedures and decision-making to bright residents often enhances your own clinical thinking and keeps you sharp.
Baptist Hospital's urology service operates under Ochsner's group practice model, emphasizing teamwork and collaborative care over individual competition. This culture extends beyond the urology department – you'll work closely with hospitalists, anesthesiologists, and other specialists who share the same commitment to patient-centered care. The environment encourages consultation and multidisciplinary approaches to complex cases, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care while supporting physicians with challenging decisions.
The recent departures represent career transitions rather than dissatisfaction with the practice environment. Both physicians who left had built successful practices at Baptist, with Dr. Larson achieving over 9,500 RVUs annually and Dr. Anderson reaching 8,000 RVUs in just two years, demonstrating both the potential for professional success and the supportive environment that enables such achievement.
You'll join a team that values clinical excellence, supports professional growth, and maintains the collaborative spirit essential for both outstanding patient care and personal job satisfaction. The current staff eagerly anticipates new colleagues who will help restore the department's full capacity while contributing to its continued reputation for innovation and excellence.