Academic Pediatric Ophthalmologists #OVS024

US Diversity Job Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science seeks full-time Academic Pediatric Ophthalmologists at any faculty rank. Appointees will provide patient care in pediatric ophthalmology, including strabismus and retinopathy of prematurity; interest and experience in adult strabismus is welcome.

Patient care will take place at our main ambulatory building in Hyde Park and Comer Children's Hospital. Other sites may be determined by the Department's needs.

Qualifications

• Have a medical doctorate or equivalent.
• Hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Have completed an ophthalmology residency or its equivalent.
• Have completed a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship or foreign equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in pediatric ophthalmology, including strabismus and retinopathy of prematurity.
• Teach and supervise trainees and students.
• Engage in scholarly activity and contribute to research.
• Collaborate with University of Chicago Medicine and affiliated campuses.

Education

Medical doctorate or equivalent

Medical licensure in Illinois

Ophthalmology residency

Pediatric ophthalmology fellowship

Job description

The University of Chicago's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science seeks full-time Academic Pediatric Ophthalmologists at any faculty rank. Appointees will provide patient care in pediatric ophthalmology, including strabismus and retinopathy of prematurity; interest and experience in adult strabismus is welcome. Patient care will take place at our main ambulatory building in Hyde Park and Comer Children's Hospital, and other sites as determined by the needs of the Department. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications. These positions are benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. Appointees will contribute to medical and surgical management of pediatric ophthalmology patients, medical education, scholarship, and join a vibrant and distinguished community of faculty colleagues and learners at UChicago Medicine, the Biological Sciences Division, the Pritzker School of Medicine, and the University of Chicago and its affiliates. The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science has an outstanding culture of clinical care, scholarship, and collaboration, and serves the University of Chicago community, the South Side of Chicago, the Southwest Suburbs, and Northwest Indiana.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must:

1. have a medical doctorate or equivalent,
2. hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois,
3. have completed an ophthalmology residency or its equivalent;,
4. have completed a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship or foreign equivalent.