Comprehensive Ophthalmologist (Joslin Diabetes Center)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) seeks a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to join Beetham Eye Institute, focusing on expert clinical eye care for Joslin Diabetes Center patients and surgical cataract support.

The role emphasizes collaboration with HMS affiliates and HMFP, teaching responsibilities as Instructor or Assistant Professor, and active participation in clinical research and trials.

Qualifications

• Degree in medicine from an accredited school.
• Residency in Ophthalmology.
• Minimum 3 years of general ophthalmology experience (including residency).
• Minimum 1 year of cataract surgery experience (including residency).
• Certified license to practice in Massachusetts.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Ophthalmology.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to interact with peers and staff, fiscal and operational aspects of administrative responsibilities such as ensuring accountability in clinical and scholarly activities, staff development and budget management.
• Effective communication skills are needed to share information and influence other investigators and internal/external colleagues as well as to mentor and develop medical staff, fellows and students.
• Articulate both verbally and in writing with regard to evidence-based clinical diabetes eye care.

Responsibilities

• Operates on patients with surgical cataract and associated disease, including cataract extraction and IOL placement.
• Performs cataract extraction for visually significant cataracts and related procedures such as posterior capsulotomy and peripheral iridotomy.
• Ability to perform intravitreal injections preferable.
• Participates in Longwood Medical Area call and consult coverage and provides emergency care as needed.
• Performs comprehensive ophthalmic examinations for diabetic and non-diabetic patients.
• Examiners patients' eyes to ensure eye health and recommend treatment and follow-up.
• Prescribes glasses to correct vision.
• Provides emergency care and triage ophthalmic care as needed.

Skills

Comprehensive ophthalmology

Cataract surgery

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

MD / Doctor of Medicine

Ophthalmology Residency

Massachusetts medical license

Job description

Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

Beetham Eye Institute

Clinic Division

Instructor or Assistant Professor

The primary purpose of this job is to provide strong comprehensive ophthalmology expertise with current standard of care cataract surgery support and associated procedure expertise to participate in the expert clinical eye care for Beetham Eye Institute (BEI), Joslin Diabetes Center patients.

Time will be allocated as follows: Clinic 100%

• Operates on patients with surgical cataract and associated disease, including but not limited to cataract extraction, intraocular lens placement, utilization of premium intraocular lenses, posterior capsulotomy, and other surgery as indicated and qualified.
• Performs procedures, including cataract extraction for visually significant cataracts or visualization of the posterior pole if medically required, laser posterior capsulotomy and peripheral iridotomy. Ability to perform intravitreal injections preferable but not mandatory.
• Participates in Longwood Medical Area call and consult coverage, and provides emergency care as needed for urgent cases.
• Performs comprehensive ophthalmic examinations for diabetic and non-diabetic patients.
• Examines patients' eyes to ensure eye health and recommend appropriate treatment and follow-up.
• Prescribes glasses to correct vision.
• Provides emergency care and triage ophthalmic care as needed.

• Interacts in a collegial way with medical staff and colleagues.
• Participates in referral development.
• Works in a collegial fashion with other Joslin Diabetes Center and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center health professionals.
• Participates in Beetham Eye Institute clinical research & clinical trials through study participant recruitment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Degree in medicine from an accredited school
• Residency in Ophthalmology
• Minimum 3 years of general ophthalmology experience (including residency)
• Minimum 1 year of cataract surgery experience (including residency)
• Certified license to practice in Massachusetts

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Ophthalmology
• Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to interact with peers and staff, fiscal and operational aspects of administrative responsibilities such as ensuring accountability in clinical and scholarly activities, staff development and budget management.
• Effective communication skills are needed to share information and influence other investigators and internal/external colleagues as well as to mentor and develop medical staff, fellows and students.
• Articulate both verbally and in writing with regard to evidence-based clinical diabetes eye care.
  

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research. As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,200 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development and diversity, and foster balance at work and home. HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) system and additional hospitals across Massachusetts. To learn more about HMFP, please visit our website.