Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

American Academy of Ophthalmology; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system is seeking a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to join their dynamic team in Somerville, Massachusetts. The role involves performing cataract surgeries, teaching medical students, and providing care to a diverse patient population. An ideal candidate holds board certification and excellent clinical skills, with opportunities for a Harvard Medical School Faculty appointment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• Must be Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
• Active MA medical license preferred.
• Subspecialty training in Glaucoma and/or Corneal Surgery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time Comprehensive Ophthalmology services at Eye Center locations.
• Work with a diverse patient population and teach Harvard Medical Students.
• Possibility of Harvard Faculty appointment.

Skills

Cataract Surgery

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Board Certification by American Board of Ophthalmology

MA Medical License

Job description

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is an award winning, academic public healthcare system receiving national recognition for innovation and community excellence. Our system includes three hospital campuses as well as an established network of primary and specialty practices in the Cambridge, Somerville and Boston’s metro-north area. CHA proudly serves the ethnically and socio-economically diverse members of our local communities. CHA is a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School and a clinical affiliate of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

We are currently recruiting a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to join our well-established and vibrant Ophthalmology Division within the Department of Surgery.

• Full-time Comprehensive Ophthalmology position, providing services at CHA’s Eye Center locations in Somerville and Malden

• Must have excellent Cataract Surgery skills

• Subspecialty training in Glaucoma and/or Corneal Surgery would be a plus but is not a requirement

• Qualified candidates will be Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

• Active MA medical license is preferred

• Position affords the opportunity to work with Harvard Medical Students, and residents in HMS and CHA affiliated training programs. A Harvard Medical School Faculty appointment at the level of Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor is possible and encouraged commensurate with HMS criteria, candidate qualifications, and commitment to teaching responsibilities.

• The Ophthalmologist will work with a diverse patient population.

Our ideal candidate possesses excellent clinical and communication skills and a strong commitment to serve our multicultural, underserved patient population. We offer a collegial work environment and a strong infrastructure, including a fully integrated EPIC EMR.

Our physicians enjoy competitive salaries and a generous benefits package.