Comprehensive Ophthalmologist | Ophthalmology | SOM | M89441

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine seeks an ophthalmologist to provide direct patient care at the VCU Health campus and satellite sites. The role supports a large health system with opportunities for teaching and supervision within a 16-resident ophthalmology program.

The candidate must be Board Certified/Eligible in Ophthalmology and hold a Virginia medical license. A faculty appointment at Assistant, Associate, or full Professor level is possible commensurate with

Qualifications

• Board certification/eligibility in Ophthalmology.
• Current, full Virginia medical license required.
• Commitment to professionalism and civility with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and supervision at downtown VCU Health campus and satellite locations.
• Maintain high diagnostic and surgical standards. Harness collaboration with staff and trainees.
• Support a 16-resident ophthalmology training program and contribute to academic appointments.

Skills

Respect & civility

Team collaboration

Education

Board certified/eligible in Ophthalmology

Virginia medical license

Job description

This is an MCV Physicians job posting and opportunity. This isnot a Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) job posting. None ofthe information or duties below is part of a job offered byVCU.

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is apremier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond.Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the Schoolof Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care andeducation. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunityemployer.

Department: Ophthalmology

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Department of Ophthalmology at the Virginia CommonwealthUniversity Medical Center supports a large health system providingboth primary and tertiary care. The advertised position isresponsible for direct patient care and supervision at our downtownVCU Health campus and satellite locations. Excellent diagnostic andsurgical skills are required. The department supports a 16 residentophthalmology training program with a full 5-year ACGMEAccreditation.

The candidate must maintain high clinical and ethical standardsthat will be carried into decision-making processes, adhere tocompliance measures, establish and promote an atmosphere of unitythrough collaborative practice and effective communication betweenall staff disciplines, and foster a high level of patient and staffsatisfaction. Residents and certified ophthalmic medicaltechnicians assist with patient care and ancillary testing. APhysician Practice Group compensation plan provides an opportunityfor a competitive salary. Academic appointment at the level ofAssistant, Associate, or full Professor is available commensuratewith experience.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must be Board Certified/Board Eligible/On Pathwaytoward Board Certification in Ophthalmology and have completedresidency training in ophthalmology.
• Must possess/maintain a current, full, and unrestricted licenseto practice medicine in the state of Virginia.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment ofrespect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or acommitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Rank: Open

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 12 months

Contact Name: Ashley Krauss

Contact Email: [e-mail]