Glaucoma Specialist

Srobotics; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Sign on bonus

Education opportunities for residents/

Academic rank commensurate with exp.

Job summary

Penn State Health Eye Center in Hershey, PA seeks a motivated Glaucoma Specialist to join our well-established ophthalmology team. As a faculty member, you will participate in patient care, education, and research while delivering state-of-the-art glaucoma care.

Ideal candidates hold an MD/DO, complete ophthalmology residency, are board eligible or certified, and can obtain Pennsylvania licensure; fellowship in glaucoma is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
• Completion of accredited ophthalmology residency
• Board eligible/certified in ophthalmology
• Fellowship in Glaucoma preferred but not required
• Ability to obtain Pennsylvania license

Responsibilities

• Provide glaucoma specialty care within a well-established practice
• Participate in resident and medical student education
• Collaborate with clinicians across departments to deliver care
• Maintain up-to-date ophthalmic treatment and research efforts

Skills

Ophthalmology

Glaucoma management

Academic medicine

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Job description

Penn State Health Eye Center is seeking a motivated and passionate Glaucoma Specialist to join our team. As a faculty member, you will work in a well-established practice in Hershey, PA with an ever-growing demand for high-quality ophthalmologic care.

About the Department of Ophthalmology:

As part of Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine, we have a four-part mission focusing on patient care, education, research, and community outreach. As the leading multispecialty eye practice in Central Pennsylvania, our eye and vision care experts treat the full range of eye conditions. We offer a full spectrum of care for even the most complex eye disease in people of all ages, including kid-friendly eye care for children.

We use the latest approaches to diagnose and treat eye and vision problems. Because we have experts in nearly every ophthalmic subspecialty, patients receive comprehensive care and personal attention from leading experts in their fields. Our ability to coordinate care in a single location ensures our patients are being seen by the right person at the right time every time. More information found here: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/services-treatments/eye-vision.

What we're offering:

• Competitive salary and generous benefits
• Sign on bonus
• Participation in resident and medical student education
• An extraordinary program with a national reputation for teaching, research, and state of the art patient care
• Interaction with dynamic clinicians across departments and participation in innovative educational approaches
• Academic rank commensurate with experience

What we're seeking:

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
• Completion of accredited ophthalmology residency training program
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
• Board Eligible/Board Certified in ophthalmology
• Fellowship training in Glaucoma preferred but not required
• Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates

What the Area Offers:

Central PA is rich in history and offers a diverse culture. Our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. Nearby mountains host various ski slopes and the Appalachian Trail and rambling rivers are in our backyard, offering many outdoor activities for all seasons. Conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC, the area is rich with activity and is waiting for you to explore.