Glaucoma Specialist-CHS

American Academy of Ophthalmology; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health seeks a glaucoma specialist ophthalmologist to provide high-quality patient care at UW Health Madison and regional clinics, with responsibilities in teaching residents and fellows in clinic and surgery.

The position emphasizes scholarly activity in clinical or translation research, education, and institutional leadership, along with administrative duties and service to the university.

Qualifications

• WI Medical license or eligibility by start of position.
• Completion of US Ophthalmology Accredited Residency Program and Glaucoma Fellowship by start of position.
• Board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology by start of position.
• Experience in conducting research, clinical care, and teaching preferred.
• Candidates for professor and associate professor ranks must meet tenure criteria at the University of Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care at UW Health Madison and potentially Regional Services Clinics.
• Participate in resident/medical student/fellowship education in the clinic and in the operating room.
• Develop a program of scholarly activity in clinical and/or translation research, education/teaching, or institutional leadership.
• Perform administrative duties as appropriate.
• Participate in professional, public and university service as appropriate.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical teaching

Research experience

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Ophthalmology residency

Glaucoma fellowship

Job description

This position will see patients at Madison UW Health Clinics and will provide clinical teaching for learners in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Additionally, this position may include patient care duties at UW Regional Services Clinics. Clinical research and/or academic service is also expected. The candidate has the option of combining glaucoma clinical care with comprehensive ophthalmology or other sub-specialty eye care.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and then every four years.

Companion Posting: This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with JR#10000717; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure-track faculty credentials for this position.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality patient care at UW Health Madison and potentially Regional Services Clinics in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, including medical and surgical care.
• Participate in resident/medical student/fellowship education in the clinic and in the operating room.
• Develop a program of scholarly activity in one or more of the following: clinical and/or translation research; education/teaching; institutional leadership.
• Perform administrative duties as appropriate.
• Participate in professional, public and university service as appropriate.

The successful candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

The successful candidate will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/glaucoma-specialist-ophthalmologist-madison-wisconsin-united-states

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Required Qualifications:

• WI Medical license, or eligible for WI Medical license by start of position.
• Completion of US Ophthalmology Accredited Residency Program and Glaucoma Fellowship by start of the position.
• Board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology by start of position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in conducting research, clinical care, and teaching.
• Candidates for professor and associate professor ranks must meet criteria for tenure at the University of Wisconsin.

Education:

• MD or DO, or equivalent required.