Cornea/External Disease Specialist

American Academy of Ophthalmology; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunity for academic appointment

Loan repayment and sign-on bonus options

Job summary

American Academy of Ophthalmology seeks a full-time fellowship-trained specialist in Cornea/External Disease to join their expanding program in Greenville, NC. This role includes clinical practice, teaching trainees, and involvement in residency program development.

Benefits include competitive compensation, relocation assistance, academic appointment potential at East Carolina University, and various insurances. The position encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained specialist in Cornea/External Disease.
• Experience in clinical practice in a tertiary referral center.
• Ability to teach trainees and provide rotating call coverage.

Responsibilities

• Join expanding ophthalmology program.
• Provide clinical care in a tertiary referral setting.
• Engage in resident education.

Skills

BC/BE with fellowship training in Cornea/External Disease

Experience or interest in resident education

Education

Completion of a fellowship in Cornea/External Disease

Job description

ECU Health Physicians and ECU Health Ophthalmology‑Greenville are seeking a full‑time BC/BE, fellowship‑trained specialist in Cornea/External Disease to join our expanding ophthalmology program in Greenville, NC. Candidates with an interest in resident education and residency program development are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• BC/BE with fellowship training in Cornea/External Disease.
• Clinical practice in a tertiary referral center.
• Teaching of trainees and rotating call coverage.
• Experience or interest in resident education and residency program development.

Benefits

• Employment by ECU Health Physicians.
• Hospital privileges at ECU Health Medical Center and ECU Health Surgicenter.
• Opportunity for academic appointment at East Carolina University at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank.
• Outpatient clinic located near the hospital with state‑of‑the‑art equipment.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including relocation, paid vacation, sick and holidays, malpractice/tail coverage, 401(k) matching/457, medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Eligible candidates may receive loan repayment, sign‑on bonus, income guarantees, and residency/fellowship paid commitment stipends.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, family or medical leave, or any protected status.