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The Vanderbilt Eye Institute in Nashville, Tennessee is actively seeking a glaucoma specialist to join our faculty, which currently includes six glaucoma fellowship-trained specialists.  The Vanderbilt Eye Institute is a multi-specialty academic ophthalmology practice with more than 60 faculty members, state of the art facilities and equipment and multiple satellite offices to serve an annual patient volume in excess of 160,000.  We promote a collegial environment and collaborative culture that has enabled unprecedented growth.

We seek glaucoma faculty candidates who are fellowship-trained specialists and are certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology.  This position is a full-time clinician-educator, clinician-investigator or clinical practice track Assistant Professor position with a part-time appointment at the neighboring VA. The position is open to matched glaucoma fellows with expected 2020 training completion, recent glaucoma fellowship graduates, and current clinical faculty who are energetic with a desire to integrate a patient care practice with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and/or discovery in an academic setting. Clinical research opportunities are available, and participation is encouraged.

Interested applicants should send curriculum vitae and the names of three references to:

Paul Sternberg, Jr., M.D.

George Weeks Hale Professor and Chairman

Vanderbilt Eye Institute

2311 Pierce Avenue

Nashville, TN 37232-8808

Phone:  (615) 936-1453

Contact Email: Janelle.maddox@vumc.org

Join a Busy Eye Dept. with a Large, Ready-Made Practice in IL

Carle Physician Group is seeking a BE/BC Glaucoma Ophthalmologist to join our busy practice in Champaign, IL.

Practice Details Include:

Join our group of three General Ophthalmologists, two Vitreoretinal surgeons, one Cornea Specialist, one Medical Retina, two Neuro Ophthalmologists, and five optometrists.

Busy, ready-made, full volume practice

1:6 call schedule

Large optometric referral network

Practice will be at our newly built clinic and all surgeries are performed at our new, 23,000 square-foot ASC facility

State-of-the-art equipment including; 4 Heidelberg OCT's, Intraoperative OCT, Zeiss Microscopes, Alcon Centurion, Lumenis Selecta II SLT, 2 Humphrey Visual Fields, Callisto Eye System, Zeiss Selecta III Yag Laser, Accutome UBM, and Iridex Micropulse Laser

Opportunity for academic and/or research affiliation with the Carle Illinois College of Medicine

Carle offers an excellent benefit package including health/dental/life insurance, 403-B plan with employer match, LTD, relocation allowance, CME allowance, and paid malpractice insurance with 100% tail insurance covered

About Carle:

Carle is a vertically-integrated health system serving more than 1.4 million people across east central Illinois. Celebrating our third Magnet ® designation for superior nursing care – a standard only 8 percent of hospitals in the United States meet - and named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals in 2019 by Healthgrades, the 433-bed regional hospital is home to the area’s only Level I Trauma Center and Level III Perinatal Services. Carle Physician Group is physician-led and includes more than 500 doctors in 80 specialties and subspecialties providing patient-focused, world-class care. Carle has secured Great Place to Work ® in Healthcare honors in 2018 and 2019. Carle has also partnered with the University of Illinois to create the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the nation’s first medical school focused at the intersection of healthcare and engineering.

If you are interested in this position, feel free to reach out to Amber Favot at amber.favot@carle.com or at 217-383-6542 with any questions or with your application. You can also apply for this position directly through our site by following the link below:

https://carleconnect.com/careers/physician-opportunities/search-results?id=cd82e96209c662c91c1a2ad71d8438e3

The Department of Ophthalmology or the University of Pittsburgh is recruiting a clinician scientist in glaucoma. The successful candidate will be stepping into an established and very busy glaucoma service, with other glaucoma trained clinicians and two glaucoma fellows. This person will have research, clinical, and teaching responsibilities.

We operate multiple state of the art clinical and surgical facilities and utilize a mature electronic health record system to provide high quality and efficient patient care. Our academic focus is on translational research, advanced surgeries, imaging technologies, and A.I. supported Big Data analysis with a teleophthalmology network. The ideal candidate has expertise in several of these areas with outstanding clinical productivity, interpersonal skills, and a track record of funding and publications. The level of appointment and salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  

Our department accepts six residents and two glaucoma fellows per year.  It is comprised of 38 clinical faculty and 24 basic scientists.  The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is consistently ranked among the nation’s leading medical schools, enjoying exceptional growth in its clinical, research and academic missions.  UPMC is a large, diversified, multi-hospital tertiary care medical institution and consistently ranks among the top healthcare institutions in the nation.

 Send curriculum vitae and cover letter to:

Lauren Wally
Manager, Communications & External Affairs
UPMC Eye Center - University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
203 Lothrop Street, Suite 820
Pittsburgh, PA  15213
Fax:  412.647.5119
Email:  wallyl@upmc.edu

 The University of Pittsburgh and UPMC are EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled Employers

Join three Glaucoma specialists in an established practice at the nationally recognized Davis Duehr Dean Clinic. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, Davis Duehr Dean, a division of SSM Health Dean Medical Group, is an established, multi-specialty eye institute that is fully equipped for a four member glaucoma practice. An adjacent full time outpatient surgical center, with a dedicated ophthalmic anesthesia team, an on-site, state of the art photography department with three professional ophthalmic photographers, and an ophthalmic diagnostic center support our glaucoma service as well as the entire division and allows for a high quality practice.

SSM Health Davis Duehr Dean, a physician directed division, is comprised of 22 ophthalmologists and 37 optometrists who serve 19 locations in Southern Wisconsin. In addition to glaucoma, Davis Duehr Dean has specialists in comprehensive ophthalmology, cornea, oculoplastics, and external disease, pediatrics, refractive surgery, and retina. Many of the ophthalmologists in the department, including glaucoma specialists, participate in an outreach program at our regional sites. Volunteer academic appointments may be available through the University of Wisconsin, and clinical research opportunities are available.

SSM Health and Davis Duehr Dean

SSM Health is a Catholic not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through a robust and fully integrated health care delivery system. Headquartered in St. Louis, SSM Health has care delivery sites in Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. The health system includes 23 hospitals, nearly 300 physician offices and other outpatient care sites, 10 post-acute facilities, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a pharmacy benefit company, an insurance company, a technology company and an Accountable Care Organization.

With more than 11,000 providers and 38,000 employees in four states, SSM Health is one of the largest employers in every community it serves. An early adopter of the electronic health record (EHR), SSM Health is a national leader for the depth of its EHR integration.

The culture of SSM Health is driven by its “Mission and Values” and is characterized by its commitment to providing a comprehensive service approach to persons of all ages and social strata, with special concern for the poor; its dedication to diversity in its workforce, its programs and its facilities; and its reliance on continuous quality improvement principles to guide the delivery of patient care.

SSM Health is regularly named as one of the nation's “Most Wired” Hospitals by the American Hospital Association. The health system is also internationally-recognized for its commitment to quality and continuous improvement, as evidenced by the fact SSM Health was the first health care organization in the country to win the prestigious Malcom Baldrige National Quality Award. The system has also been recognized as a Best Employer for Workers 50+ by AARP and Most Diverse Hospital System by Diversity Inc.

For over a century, the experts at Davis Duehr Dean have been leading the way in eye care and specialized eye treatment.  From pioneering surgical techniques to performing innovative retinal surgery, our physicians are among the best in the country and are recognized leaders in the field of ophthalmology.

As a part of SSM Health System and Dean Medical Group, one of the largest multi-specialty physician groups in the country, Davis Duehr Dean has nearly 60 providers, the majority of which are board-certified ophthalmologists, optometrists and subspecialists. Davis Duehr Dean offers everything from advanced surgical techniques to traditional eye procedures and retail optical services at 15 sites throughout the SSM Health – Dean Medical Group footprint.  Davis Duehr Dean is widely regarded as one of the very best eye care centers in the Midwest.

Davis Duehr Dean offers comprehensive eye and vision services for patients of every age.  Our comprehensive services include pediatric ophthalmology, retina, oculoplastics, refractive surgery, cataract surgery, glaucoma, cornea, optometry, low vision, optical stores and a wide realm of eye surgeries and procedures.

Our surgeons perform specialized procedures in area community hospitals as well as at St. Mary’s in Janesville and Madison, St. Clare in Baraboo and the Davis Duehr Dean Surgery Center located downtown Madison at Regent Street.

Davis Duehr Dean employs highly trained and skilled technical staff.  Our staff members include Certified Ophthalmic Assistants, Certified Ophthalmic Technicians, Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologists, Certified Opticians, nurses, ophthalmic photographers and business services staff.  We offer in-house training to technical staff with the services of a full time trainer, with an emphasis on continuing education. 

The Hospital

St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center has been serving Madison and South Central Wisconsin since 1912. St. Mary’s is an acute-care hospital licensed for 440 beds and offers full scope of medical and surgical specialty areas - except transplants. SSM Health Care, parent organization of St. Mary's, in May 2003 became the first health care organization in the country to be named a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award winner. The award is the top honor a U.S. company can receive for quality management and quality achievement. St. Mary's Hospital is also the only hospital in the region to earn the prestigious Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center of the American Nurses Association.

The Community

Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, offers a quality of life second to none. As featured in Money magazine as the "Best Place to Live in America" out of the 300 largest U.S. cities, Madison offers a strong economy, outstanding health care and a range of cultural activities usually found only in cities far larger than this. Home to over 220,000, Madison is situated on an isthmus between the areas two largest lakes, a setting that offers impressive beauty, a compact and vital metropolitan area, and a wide variety of recreational activities. Madison's climate brings four distinct seasons with blue skies, golden leaves, clear water and sparkling snow. Just an hour away lie peaceful retreats among the woods, gently flowing streams, and lush valleys of southern Wisconsin. Madisonians enjoy nearby downhill ski hills, extensive cross-country ski trails, a nationally ranked trout stream, and more bicycle trails than any other state in the nation. These qualities combine to make Madison one of seven "Dream Cities in the United States" for outdoor enthusiasts according to Outside magazine in July 1995.

Cultural activities abound, from the summer open-air Concerts on the Square by the Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra to theater, opera, and ballet at the Overture Center for the Arts. Independent theater groups, including the highly acclaimed American Player¹s Theater in nearby Spring Green, offer year-round variety on the stage. The area hosts concerts in a range of venues, including the annual Isthmus Jazz Festival, as well as an array of night life that only a university town can offer. For those seeking an escape to the "big city" Milwaukee, Chicago and Minneapolis are within a few hours’ drive.  Madison is economically healthy, with ample opportunities in education, government, industry, finance, health care, and biotechnology.

The public schools are among the best in the country, with more recipients of the Presidential Award of Excellence than any other city in the United States. Commutes are short, the cost of living reasonable, and the crime rate low. Madison's unique blend of features and opportunities make it a premier place to live.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

The University of Texas at Austin: Dell Medical School: Department of Ophthalmology

 The Dell Medical School of The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a glaucoma fellowship-trained ophthalmologist to join the Department of Ophthalmology and the Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute (MSWEI) at the Dell Medical School. Qualified candidates will be considered at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. 

The Dell Medical School is part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation’s leading research universities.  The Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and interprofessional education. The Dell Medical School is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities. An extraordinary commitment of resources, both public and private, has already been made to enable the development and success of the Dell Medical School. 

The Dell Medical School is focused on the development of new models for healthcare delivery, promotion of health, and clinical care for the community’s underserved population. 

The inaugural Department of Ophthalmology and the MSWEI seek to recruit dynamic, academically oriented, mission-aligned faculty to help form the DNA of the new department. This is a 70% - 100% FTE position. 

Essential Functions: 

Serve as a clinical ophthalmologist to deliver evidence-based care with an interest in redesign initiatives at 70% FTE effort.

Coordinate the design and implementation of the Glaucoma Program at the Dell Medical School and other future sites of service.

Assist in the training of residents and students in the clinical and surgical management of the eye conditions and diseases of the eye.

Participate in strategic planning and other efforts directly tied to the development and growth of the MSWEI.

Interest in developing outcomes metrics to measure patient-centric outcomes.

Develop partnerships with referring physicians, hospitals, and ancillary providers in Austin and Central Texas.

Participate in the development and implementation of Graduate Medical Education curricula.

Develop and foster an atmosphere of scientific and academic inquiry in conjunction with trainees and researchers at Dell Med and UT Austin. 

The new department also seeks individuals to serve in the following endowed roles:

Associate Chair of Education (Residency Program Director)

Associate Chair of Research

Associate Chair of Clinical Operations (Medical Director) 

Required qualifications:

Medical degree from an accredited medical school

Current Board certification/eligibility in Ophthalmology

Fellowship training in Uveitis

Eligible for medical licensure in Texas

An interest in clinical research is desirable and could be supported with start-up funds

Preferred qualifications: 

Record of leadership and achievement.

Email nicole.groote@austin.utexas.edu

Posted 07/09/2019

Are prior authorizations slowing you down? Experience freedom from prior authorizations and RVU’s as an employed physician within the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, PC (MAPMG). At present, we are recruiting a Fellowship Trained, Board Eligible/Certified Glaucoma Surgeon with strong cataract surgical skills to join our growing team of Ophthalmologists. This full-time opportunity will be located at our Kaiser Permanente Largo Medical Center (Maryland); located minutes east of our nation’s capital.

Our ophthalmology department is a multi-specialty group in the District of Columbia/Suburban Maryland with current staffing of 16 ophthalmologists who work in 5 medical centers responsible for approximately 358,000 patients enrolled in our area of coverage.  In addition, 35 optometrists work collaboratively with us. The department has 2 surgical retina surgeons, one medical retina specialist, 2 cornea surgeons, 2 glaucoma surgeons (recruiting for our third), 1 pediatric/strabismus surgeon and 1 oculo-plastic surgeon. There are 8 general ophthalmologists who practice in a collegial environment within the group.  Nighttime, weekend and Holiday on-call duties are shared equally by all surgeons of the group other than the 2 retinal surgeons on a separate call rotation. 

We're offering a generous compensation package, including a competitive annual salary, annual bonus, 401k contribution AND a pension plan. Interested in learning more? Let’s connect! Please contact Colleen Powell, Physician Recruiter, at 301-816-6597 or colleen.e.powell@kp.org

Posted 06/18/2019

It’s better in the Bluegrass! The University of Kentucky Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences invites applications for a full-time or part-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor specializing in Glaucoma. The successful candidate must possess strong clinical and surgical skills and a passion for teaching. An interest in clinical research is helpful but not required. The candidate will join an accomplished and collegial faculty group of ophthalmologists and optometrists practicing across central and southeastern Kentucky. We are committed to excellence in clinical care, instruction, and scholarship.

The successful candidate will assume an established consultative glaucoma practice and work to foster additional growth. This individual will provide supervision and education of the glaucoma fellow, residents and students; we are a progressive academic practice who work to expose our trainees to a variety of MIGS procedures and higher surgical volumes.

Lexington is a diverse and welcoming mid-sized city with lots of character and “college-town” charm. The horse industry, basketball, and the bourbon trail feature prominently here. Our proximity to Appalachian communities provides an interesting spectrum of cultures and opportunities to assist the underserved.

Well-equipped clinic (newly built in 2017) and two ASCs with sufficient block time per surgeon. An adjacent VA hospital and clinic further enhance the program.

Requirements include completion of an approved ophthalmic residency program and postgraduate glaucoma fellowship. Must be board certified or board eligible. Salary, rank and tenure status will be commensurate with credentials and experience. Updated faculty practice plan with competitive base salary, incentives and improved transparency just announced. Employer will assist with relocation costs.

A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For further information please contact Dr. Sheila Sanders (spsand@uky.edu) or Dr. Andrew Pearson (apear1@uky.edu)

Online application will be posted: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/

Posted 06/14/2019

Our well established practice is seeking a Glaucoma Specialist to join our highly reputable and successful group. You will step into high surgical volumes immediately. We are a full service eye care practice with three locations (Avon, Bloomfield and Windsor), two optical shops and an attached Eye Surgery Center.

• Excellent compensation comprised of salary plus achievable productivity bonus
• Large surgical volume providing immediate ramp up
• Flexible call schedule and large referral network with paid hospital call.
• Partnership with Equity Position in both the eye care practice and the ambulatory eye care center
• Highly Skilled Staff and Low Staff Turnover

Strategically, located in Central Connecticut. Bloomfield is two and a half hours to Boston and two hours to NYC, allowing for convenient weekend getaways. The area offers the best of both worlds with excellent schools, shopping and restaurants while living in a peaceful Connecticut suburbia. Central Connecticut boast of a highly educated workforce and the ideal international business headquarters location for industry.

Contact vicki.fioravanti@amsurg.com

Posted 06/14/2019

Premier Northwest Ophthalmology Group, Eye Associates Northwest, is seeking a full time Board-Certified/Board Eligible Ophthalmologist with a specialty in Glaucoma. 

Our practice is supported by four well-equipped office locations and an on-site Ambulatory Surgery Center, as well as experienced staff with professional management, and a top tier EPM/EMR System. There is a large established patient base and referral network. 

This position offers Partnership Potential, ASC Ownership, and Optical Ownership. Compensation includes a competitive base salary with production bonus potential. Excellent benefits are offered. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated candidate. Please e-mail your interest and Curriculum Vitae to Jeanna Hoyt, MD at jmh@eanw.net. 

Posted 06/11/2019

Due to ongoing practice growth and upcoming ophthalmologists’ retirements, we are searching for a well qualified glaucoma/cataract surgeon to join our Cedar Rapids/Iowa City patient service team.  Supported by the strong Wolfe Eye Clinic referral base, an established surgeon in this position has opportunity to produce 1200-1400 IOL surgeries annually.

We pride ourselves on being Iowa's largest ophthalmology clinic and have 24 ophthalmologists based in 10 main offices, covering most of the State. Our sub-specialists include three glaucoma, seven retina, three cornea, two pediatric/adult strabismus, and one oculoplastics surgeon. We also have eight anterior segment surgeons and ten staff optometrists in these main clinics.  We have an additional seven optometrists based in separate primary eye care clinics.  Overall we have a team of around 450+ staff that is dedicated to bringing the most advanced eye care to the residents of Iowa.

For 100 years, Wolfe Eye Clinic has been committed to bringing the latest technology and treatments to Iowa’s population.  Annually our ophthalmologists see over 130,000 patients and perform approximately 18,500 cataract surgeries. Our doctors work with a very skilled clinical support staff that allows them to concentrate on patient care and minimizes their time spent on related administrative duties or paperwork. We regularly participate in FDA trials and other treatment studies.  We have always maintained a strong, modern relationship with our referring optometric colleagues.

Our Clinic has been in operation for 100 years and all ophthalmologists, who have established careers here, have enjoyed a fulfilling practice, both financially and professionally.  Our average physician compensation is typically in the top 10% nationally.  Wolfe Eye Clinic has equal ownership across the physician staff and is managed on a democratic basis with one vote per physician owner. These arrangements have created an environment that all Wolfe physicians have found very appealing and rewarding.

Iowa provides an excellent environment to raise a family with strong schools, a moderate cost of living, and plenty of opportunities for entertainment of your choice including various places to enjoy the outdoors without the overcrowding of large cities.  The Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area is a fast growing university setting that provides diverse life style opportunities.

Email kswartz@wolfeclinic.com.

Posted 05/30/2019

Eye Care of San Diego is looking for a full time glaucoma specialist to begin as soon as possible.  Ophthalmology group practice with cornea/anterior segment, oculoplastics, glaucoma, and optometry with multiple practice locations.  Main office contains fully equipped ASC.  Lots of potential to grow the glaucoma aspect of the practice.  For immediate consideration, please send your resume to HR@eyecareofsandiego.com or eFax to 619-839-0116.

Posted 05/28/2019

Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive health care network in central New York and major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking a Cataract Surgeon to join a busy ophthalmology department based in the lovely village of Cooperstown. 

Pertinent Highlights Include:

• 6 Ophthalmologists and 6 Optometrists
• Opportunities exist for both research and teaching if interested.
• Currently there are specialists in retina, cornea, pediatrics and glaucoma. Sub-specialty interest in glaucoma, cornea or Oculoplastics would be welcome.
• The support staff is well trained and experienced in both the clinic and operating room.
• Group employed model with competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, CME, relocation assistance and paid malpractice insurance
• Forbes’ 2018 America’s Best Mid-Size Employers

Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated health care system that provides care and services to people living in an eight county region in Central New York. The organization includes six corporately affiliated hospitals, as well as skilled nursing facilities, community and school-based health centers, and health partners in related fields.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in this lakeside resort town located south of the Adirondack Mountains and north of the Catskills.  The combination of a modern practice within a growing academic and research oriented healthcare system, coupled with excellent schools and multiple outdoor recreational, cultural and artistic activities, makes this a unique opportunity.

For confidential consideration, please contact:

Debra Ferrari, Medical Staff Recruitment

Phone: 607-547-6982; email: debra.ferrari@bassett.org or visit our web-site at www.experiencebassett.org  

Click here to learn more about Bassett: https://youtu.be/2mLeVBpj5Io

Bassett Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a  victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Posted 05/10/2019

Immediate opportunity for a fellowship-trained glaucoma and cataract surgeon to join our busy, well-established referral practice in central Connecticut. Our nine subspecialty physicians and two optometrists offer comprehensive services including sub-specialty care in Retina, Oculoplastics, Glaucoma, Cornea and Refractive. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package including professional development. Partnership and ASC ownership opportunity is available.


Practice Features:
• Exceptionally-trained staff
• High surgical volume
• Collegial relationship with ophthalmology-only ASC with femtosecond laser, intraoperative aberromety, image guidance, and all MIGS procedures.
• Two beautiful office locations--both recently renovated. New state of the art facility will be ready in late 2019 to accommodate our growth
• Optical shops at each location
• Highly respected with over 40-year presence in Hartford area
• Focus on patient centered eye care
• Commitment to work/life balance
• Located within 2 hours of New York City and Boston
• Excellent school systems

What makes us special?

We pride ourselves in attracting the best, most qualified physicians and staff, and employing the latest technologies and medical and surgical treatments to provide our patients with the highest quality eye care. We uphold a culture of service and excellence in all we do. It takes teamwork and dedication to provide this level of care to our patients and we are looking for the right candidate to join that team. Interested applicants, please send your CV to: dpaskiewicz@consultingeye.com.

Posted 05/09/2019