Candidates should possess outstanding qualities of integrity, compassion, excellence, teamwork, but most of all, passion for putting our patients first! Candidates should also exemplify being a servant leader and be self-guided to achieve maximum learning and growth.

Applicants must possess an MHA, MBA, MPH, MSN or equivalent degree from an accredited graduate program or must have completed or be in the final year of an accredited program. Students whose graduate programs require an administrative fellowship after completing classroom curriculum are eligible to apply. Applicants must also possess a GPA of 3.0 or above to be eligible. Ochsner Health System does not sponsor visas for Administrative Fellowships.

The prospective candidates must have completed the didactic portion of an accredited graduate program in Health Care Administration, Business Administration or related field. All fellowship programs run from July through June.

Ochsner Health is the largest not-for-profit health system in Louisiana and one of the largest independent academic health systems in the United States. Our fellowship program’s first priority is the long-term leadership needs of Ochsner Health System; our second priority is the immediate needs and opportunities available within our organization. With these priorities, we will assign fellows to rotations according to their abilities, interests and need for their continued development. We will make every effort to provide all fellows with an experience in their area of interest, but request flexibility in order to accommodate our organizational needs and opportunities. While planning fellow’s rotations, we encourage each fellow to participate in the self-guidance of their experience to gain as much knowledge, at the end of their fellowship, so each will be a strong candidate for positions they wish to pursue. Each fellow will be assigned to a specific Ochsner location and preceptor, where the majority of the rotation assignments will take place.

At Ochsner, we try to give each fellow an opportunity to experience other Ochsner locations during their fellowship, they include:

• Ochsner Medical Center – Jefferson Highway
• Ochsner Baptist
• Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge
• Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner
• Ochsner Medical Center – West bank
• Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital
• Ochsner Hospital – Elmwood
• Ochsner Medical Center – North Shore

Yes! Each fellowship concentration has been structured to achieve core competencies and experiences defined by the fellowship concentration. Upon completion of the defined set of capabilities, fellows are encouraged to develop and experience additional interests within the organization.

Yes, each Program Concentration offers a competitive salary and benefits package for the duration of the 12-24 month fellowship. 18 vacation days - accrued and 8 paid holidays.

Each Administrative Fellowship concentration provides intensive training that combines system-wide exposure to the major functional areas within Ochsner with classroom learning, executive shadowing, one-on-one mentoring, a wide range of intensive project work, and a multitude of professional development modules. With each new rotation the fellow will collaborate with, and be supported by, strategic leadership partners across the system to work on high-level projects. Projects will be conducive to the fellowship concentration chosen, and would include exposure to clinic and hospital operations, strategic planning, and financial analysis. Ochsner is a continuously growing health system that offers a wide-array of opportunities within the organization.

The Program Chair and Executive Leaders acting as the Preceptor, along with the fellow’s strong commitment to learn, will ensure the fellows continued progression and successful completion of the program. Rotations throughout Ochsner's multidiscipline areas and facilities will afford the Fellow an unparalleled broad view of the Ochsner Health System. Since fellows choose to participate in Ochsner’s Fellowship Program and are here to learn and grow as health care professionals, they will plan their goals and objectives for the year and will refine these goals throughout the year with their preceptor to ensure maximum exposure and achievement of the required goals and program competencies.

Fellows are provided continued personal and professional development opportunities within Ochsner, attendance at ACHE and/or a related fellowship conference and membership to the New Orleans Young Leadership Council to assist fellows in acclimating themselves to the New Orleans region and having a better understanding of the community. Other fellowship learning provided:

• Monthly Journal Club meetings allow current and past fellows opportunities to exchange ideas about industry trends and issues
• Quarterly presentations to senior executives give fellows the opportunity to share and receive feedback on project learnings and developmental milestones
• Senior leadership meetings expose fellows to the decision-making processes and the issues faced by senior level management
• Ochsner Leadership Institute (OLI) is Ochsner’s career development organization, and many of its leadership courses are open to fellow participation
• HR modules prepare fellows for future management positions through situational exercises in leadership, communication, and issue resolution
• Green Belt in Six Sigma

No. Ochsner reserves the sponsorship of H-1 Visas to our medical staff only and does not sponsor Administrative Fellows citizenship.

The length of a fellowship concentration is determined by the complexity of the identified learning requirement. Some fellows have completed the program early, however only if it is determined by the preceptor and program chair that the fellow has completed the required learning and ready for a permanent role.

This year Ochsner has changed it’s application process. All prospective candidates MUST apply through the Ochsner.org/careers – fellowship concentration job posting. “How to Apply” Links are attached to each concentration webpage. Application Submittal must include: Application Cover Sheet – link on career page, 1 page professional statement, 3 reference letters (signature, name, title, and phone number) and unofficial graduate school transcripts. All must be included in the candidates application submittal and received by September 28, 2020 to be considered. Please review each concentration tab for specific requirements and deadlines prior to applying.

NOTE: References wanting to send letters directly to Ochsner must send to the fellowship concentration email address, but must include the candidates full name in subject line. We will not accept candidate applications through the fellowship concentration email address, no exceptions!

A professional statement gives you the opportunity to set yourself apart from other candidates, tell a story, and introduce yourself to the Fellowship application review committee by bringing attention to things that don't appear on your resume or transcript. A comprehensive personal statement should include rationale behind your decision to enter a career in healthcare, why you are specifically interested in pursuing a career at Ochsner, and how the fellowship can assist in your development. A professional statement should be one-page long.