Ophthalmology Physician (MD/DO) - UNC Kittner Eye Center

UNC Health; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 349,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist for an open-rank, fixed-term faculty position. The role emphasizes clinical care, resident teaching and supervision, and medical student education. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications, with onsite work expected.

The service handles general eye exams, ocular surface disorders, and dry eye disease, with referrals to subspecialty areas as needed. Contact Tina McLaughlin for inquiries.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical performance, training, and scholarly activities.
• Board certification or eligibility in Ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ophthalmology care including general eye exams and management of common ocular conditions.
• Lead and supervise residents and contribute to medical student education.
• Collaborate with subspecialties for complex cases and patient referrals.

Skills

Ophthalmology

Clinical excellence

Resident teaching

Medical student education

Education

ACGME ophthalmology residency

Board certification or eligibility in Ophthalmology

Job description

Description

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist for an open-rank, fixed-term faculty position. This role includes a strong commitment to clinical care, resident teaching and supervision, and medical student education. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our Comprehensive Eye Care service handles general eye exams and treats common conditions such as ocular surface disorders and dry eye disease. This clinical specialty also provides ocular disease screening for patients with systemic illnesses. Any patients diagnosed with equivocal or serious eye conditions are readily referred to the appropriate subspecialty area.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical performance, training, and scholarly activities
• Board certification or board eligibility in Ophthalmology
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of North Carolina

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

Please Contact

Tina McLaughlin

UNC Health | Physician Recruitment Specialist

C) 919-576-7225

[e-mail]

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.