Comprehensive Ophthalmologist | Ophthalmology | SOM | M89444

Vcu Rrtc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center in Richmond, VA, seeks a highly skilled ophthalmologist to provide direct patient care and supervise residents at the downtown VCU Health campus and satellite locations.

The role requires excellent diagnostic and surgical skills, adherence to high clinical and ethical standards, and a collaborative approach across staff disciplines; a physician practice group compensation plan supports a competitive salary, with appointment at Assistant, Associate,

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology; residency completed.
• Current, full Virginia medical license to practice medicine.
• Ability to foster respect, professionalism and collaboration among staff and trainees.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care at downtown VCU Health campus and satellite locations.
• Supervise ophthalmology residents as part of the training program.
• Maintain high clinical and ethical standards in decision making.
• Contribute to a collaborative atmosphere across staff disciplines.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Ophthalmology residency

Virginia medical license

Job description

Unit: School Of Medicine

Department: Ophthalmology

Department Summary:

The Department of Ophthalmology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center supports a large health system providing both primary and tertiary care. The advertised position is responsible for direct patient care and supervision at our downtown VCU Health campus and satellite locations. Excellent diagnostic and surgical skills are required. The department supports a 16 resident ophthalmology training program with a full 5-year ACGME Accreditation.

The successful candidate must maintain high clinical and ethical standards that will be carried into decision-making processes, adhere to compliance measures, establish and promote an atmosphere of unity through collaborative practice and effective communication between all staff disciplines, and foster a high level of patient and staff satisfaction. Residents and certified ophthalmic medical technicians assist with patient care and ancillary testing. A Physician Practice Group compensation plan provides an opportunity for a competitive salary. Appointment at the level of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor is available commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:

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

Rank:Open

Tenure:Ineligible

Months:12 months

Contact Name: Ashley Krauss
Contact Email: [e-mail]