Comprehensive Ophthalmologist | Ophthalmology | SOM | M89934

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in Richmond invites applications for a faculty ophthalmologist in the Department of Ophthalmology at the VCU Health campus and satellite locations. The position emphasizes direct patient care, supervision, and excellence in diagnostic and surgical skills.

Appointment at Assistant, Associate, or full Professor level is available commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Board certified/eligible in Ophthalmology.
• Current Virginia medical license.
• Commitment to respectful, professional and civil conduct with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and supervision at the downtown VCU Health campus and satellite locations.
• Demonstrate excellent diagnostic and surgical skills.
• Support the Ophthalmology training program and resident education.

Skills

Board Certification

VA License

Professional Civility

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.

Unit:

School Of Medicine

Department:

Ophthalmology

Department Summary:

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 successful candidate must maintain high clinical and ethicalstandards that will be carried into decision-making processes,adhere to compliance measures, establish and promote an atmosphereof unity through collaborative practice and effective communicationbetween all staff disciplines, and foster a high level of patientand staff satisfaction. Residents and certified ophthalmic medicaltechnicians assist with patient care and ancillary testing. APhysician Practice Group compensation plan provides an opportunityfor a competitive salary. Appointment at the level of Assistant,Associate, or full Professor is available commensurate withexperience.

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]