Dermatology Opportunity in New Orleans, Louisiana, Tulane University

Join a growing academic dermatology practice with flexibility to shape your role across clinical care, education, and research. This opportunity is for a general Dermatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana, with multiple clinic sites including New Orleans and the North Shore. You will work alongside a residency program and have access to in-house support for clinical research and trials, if that aligns with your interests.

Why Build Your Career Here?

• Flexible academic tracks: Options include Clinician-Educator, Clinician-Scientist, or Professor of Practice for seasoned private practice physicians.
• Predictable weekly structure: 8 half-day clinics per week, Monday through Thursday; Friday is typically a non-clinical day for didactics, academic work, or research.
• Balanced call model: Shared 1-in-8 call rotation that is mostly phone-based; residents are first-line, with faculty backup for complex or emergency cases.
• Broad general derm scope: Procedures can include excisions, biopsies, and cosmetics with infrastructure to support cash-based services; no Mohs unless ACMS-certified.
• Compensation and growth levers: Base salary $385,000, plus productivity-based bonuses; potential supplemental income via approved cosmetic services or clinical trials.

Candidate Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Dermatology; ACGME residency required.
• Eligible for Louisiana medical licensure.
• Commitment to teaching, including lecturing and resident supervision in clinic.
• Open to 2025/2026 graduates or experienced dermatologists, including those from private practice (track dependent).
• Visa sponsorship is technically available but strongly discouraged due to unpredictability.

Life in New Orleans

New Orleans offers a nationally recognized food and music scene, distinct neighborhoods, and year-round festivals, with easy access to waterfront activities and weekend escapes along the Gulf Coast. You will have the amenities of a major city with a strong sense of local culture and community. For physicians considering the North Shore, areas like Covington offer a different pace while staying connected to the metro area.

Start the conversation today to learn whether this academic dermatology role aligns with your clinical interests, teaching goals, and long-term plans.