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Required Application Qualifications

We are now accepting applications for our Administrative fellowship!

Education

Required

  • Master's degree in healthcare/business administration, public health or health services administration or another healthcare related field.

Work Experience

Required

  • Experience in hospital operations or an administrative internship.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Basic knowledge of hospital operations.
  • Ability to define project objectives, identify stakeholders, plan steps, and allocate resources to achieve objectives in a resourceful manner.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office — Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Excellent leadership skills and ability to demonstrate good judgement.
  • Basic project management skills.

Job Duties

  • Executes projects and initiatives.
  • Engages in professional and career development.
  • Communicates with and presents plans/projects to team members.
  • Collaborates with company executives and key stakeholders.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Deadline to apply for the Administrative fellowship is Aug. 27, 2025 at 5 p.m. CDT.

Ochsner reserves the sponsorship of H-1 Visa's for its medical staff only and does not sponsor administrative fellows' citizenship.

Required Documents
  • 1. Current resume/CV plus_icon minus_icon

    Please include your cumulative graduate GPA.

  • 2. Personal statement plus_icon minus_icon

    Address the following questions:

    • Why are you seeking a healthcare career at Ochsner?
    • Why are you pursuing an Ochsner Finance Fellowship?
    • What are your post-fellowship career goals, and how will this fellowship help you achieve them?

    Formatting Guidelines:

    • Font Type: Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri
    • Font Size: 10-point
    • Line Spacing: Single
    • Margins: One inch on all sides
    • Alignment: Left-aligned

    Requirements

    • One page
    • Introduce yourself
    • Discuss your interest in the fellowship (i.e. why Ochsner?)
    • Describe relevant experience and skills
    • Outline your career goals
    • Express your commitment to healthcare leadership
    • Include a reflection that highlights an experience shaping your career choice
    • Please address:
      • Is your graduation date before June 2026? Note: to start the fellowship, a master's degree is required unless the student's program requires a fellowship to graduate.
      • Does your master's program require a fellowship to graduate? If so, when do you complete the didactic portion of your program?
  • 3. Two letters of recommendation plus_icon minus_icon

    Please provide one academic and one professional letter. Each letter must include the recommender's name, title, contact phone number and signature.

    Submission Options:

    • Include the letters within your PDF packet.
    • OR have references send them directly to adminfellow@ochsner.org with your full name in the email subject line.

    Deadline for letters: Deadline for letters is Aug. 27, 2025

  • 4. Unofficial graduate school transcript plus_icon minus_icon

    Please include with your application.

    Note: An official transcript will be required upon hire.

    Deadline: Must be received by Aug. 27, 2025

Regions to Consider When Applying

Wherever your purpose leads you, whether in our cutting-edge medical centers or our innovative community settings, Ochsner has a place for you to grow.

  • North Louisiana

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    About the Region

    Fast Facts

    • 18 Ochsner locations across the Ark-La-Tex corridor
    • Anchor: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Academic Medical Center – North LA’s only Level 1 adult & pediatric trauma center Ochsner LSU Health

    • The region’s only Comprehenstive Stroke Center

    • Dedicated hospital for women in children in Shreveport

    What Makes It Stand Out

    • High-acuity trauma & rural outreach experience 
    • Daily teaching rounds with LSU School of Medicine faculty

    • US News & World Report has named Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Academic Medical Center as a “High Performing” hospital for Leukemia,Lymphona & Myeloma care

    Best Fit For Fellows Who…

    • Want a classic academic‐medical-center feel in a mid-size city 
    • Enjoy hands-on trauma, critical-care and underserved-community work

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  • About the Region

    Fast Facts

    • 42 Ochsner care sites from Zachary to Gonzales to Hammond
    • Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge, 150-bed full-service hospital & da Vinci robotics global training site 

    What Makes It Stand Out

    • Capitol-city patient mix, strong robotics & surgical innovation 
    • The Grove campus - complex outpatient center and surgical hospital built for team-based care

    • Ochsner Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute at Elite Training Complex – comprehensive sports performance and care. Partner with Dr. James Andrews

    Best Fit For Fellows Who…

    • See themselves leading community hospitals 
    • Want breadth of pathology without New Orleans-size crowds

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  • About the Region

    Fast Facts

    • 61 Locations across Cajun Country, including 8 hospitals, 45 clinics, and 12 specialty centers with a total of 870 licensed beds across the region

    • Flagship Facility: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center – 334 licensed beds, Level II Trauma Center, tertiary referral

    • Comprehensive Network: 8 hospital campuses, 7 emergency departments, 5 urgent care clinics, and 350+ providers

    • Regional Hub for high-quality healthcare, serving communities across Acadiana

    What Makes It Stand Out

    • Comprehensive Cancer Care with the Cancer Center of Acadiana

    • Specialized Women’s & Children’s Services

    • Community Outreach Programs promoting regional wellness

    Best Fit For Fellows Who…

    • Experience a 'see-it-all' learning opportunity that offers broad exposure to healthcare operations and leadership approaches

    • Pair clinical growth with a vibrant, culture-rich region that blends rural needs with urban case complexity

    • Thrive as a self-driven leader—OLG provides strong executive sponsorship, allowing you to create your own opportunity and embrace the challenge of pushing yourself to learn and lead

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  • About the Region

    Fast Facts

    • 84 Ochsner locations across metro NOLA 
    • Key facilities: Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Baptist, Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner, Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank and St. Bernard Parish Hospital

    • Flagship: 767-bed Ochsner Medical Center – U.S. News #1 in Louisiana 13 years running

    What Makes It Stand Out

    • Quaternary referrals, transplant & research institutes 
    • Two-continent UQ-Ochsner Clinical School & extensive subspecialty fellowships

    • Hub to most, if not all service line leaders

    • St. Bernard – The only rehab center in area that offers three rehab services under one roof - physical, speech & occupational therapies - for adult & children

    • Baptist –  trusted place for women of all ages to connect to expert Women’s Services care. 

    • Kenner – home to Neuroendocrine Tumor Program & Diabetes Management Center & Joint Commision National Quality Approval for Stroke Care

    Best Fit For Fellows Who…

    • Aspire to practice at a top-ranked academic center 
    • Crave high-volume, high-complexity cases plus New Orleans culture

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  • About the Region

    Fast Facts

    • 44 Ochsner-affiliated sites on Louisiana’s Northshore
    • Key facilities: St. Tammany Parish Hospital, St. Tammany Cancer Center, Slidell Memorial & Northshore Medical Complex 

    What Makes It Stand Out

    • Community-academic hybrid model in fast-growing suburban market 
    • Collaborative partnership network with local health systems

    • US News & World report named Slidell Memorial as “High Performing” hospital in Kidney Failure care and Pneumonia care

    Best Fit For Fellows Who…

    • Prefer smaller-town living with quick access to New Orleans 
    • Enjoy longitudinal continuity clinics & community engagement

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Have questions?

We're here to help! If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out to us at adminfellow@ochsner.org.

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