Cornea Specialist - Faculty Opportunity

American Academy of Ophthalmology; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation allowance

Excellent retirement program

Job summary

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, TX, seeks a Cornea Specialist to join the Ophthalmology and Visual Science department as a faculty member. Responsibilities include patient care and collaboration across subspecialties in a growing regional service area.

The ideal candidate will have an MD/DO, completed ophthalmology residency with cornea fellowship, Texas license, and board eligibility. Visa support is not provided.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME accredited Ophthalmology Residency Program.
• Completion of a Cornea Fellowship program.
• U.S. Board Certification/Board Eligibility.
• Valid State of Texas medical license.
• U.S. Citizenship or Employment Authorization to work in the U.S.
• we cannot support any Visa requirements for this position

Skills

Board Certification/Eligibility

Licensure (TX)

US Citizenship/Work Authorization

Education

MD or DO

ACGME Ophthalmology Residency

Cornea Fellowship

Job description

Cornea Specialist – Faculty Opportunity

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) – Galveston, Texas

UTMB opened in 1891 as the nation’s first public medical school and hospital under unified leadership. What began as one hospital and medical school building in Galveston is now a major academic health sciences center of global influence, with medical, nursing, health professions and graduate biomedical schools; a world-renowned research enterprise; and a growing, comprehensive health system with hospitals on four campuses and a network of clinics.

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science (OVS)

at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) is proud of its rich tradition of service, education, and research excellence as one of the first academic groups established in the Southwest. Today we have a robust clinical team of primary eye doctors that provide routine eye care and vision support, as well as subspecialists managing pediatrics, cornea, glaucoma, retina, uveitis, neuro-ophthalmology, and oculoplastic conditions. Annual patient volumes exceed 55,000 and over 3,300 surgeries. The four Eye Centers located throughout Galveston County are equipped with the latest technology to deliver top-notch care.

The Department is seeking a highly motivated Cornea Specialist to join the team to meet the increasing patient care needs in a rapidly growing region in Texas.

Educational Requirements & Experience

• M.D. or D.O degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of ACGME accredited Ophthalmology Residency Program.
• Completion of a Cornea Fellowship program.
• U.S. Board Certification/Board Eligibility.
• Valid State of Texas medical license.
• U.S. Citizenship or Employment Authorization to work in the U.S.
• **we cannot support any Visa requirements for this position**

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with Academic rank, experience, and qualifications. UTMB offers $0 contribution health insurance plans for individual subscribers and very attractive PTO packages. In addition, UTMB offers an excellent retirement program and relocation allowance.

Living in South Houston and Galveston, Texas:

Information about living in the South Houston and Galveston service area can be found on the UTMB Living Website: http://www.utmb.edu/utmbliving/

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities