Glaucoma Specialist | Ophthalmology | SOM | M89446

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Ophthalmology is seeking a physician at the downtown VCU Health campus with satellite locations. The role involves direct patient care and supervision, requiring excellent diagnostic and surgical skills.

Appointment can be at Assistant, Associate, or full Professor level based on experience, with a 12-month term and a compensation plan aligned to performance. The candidate must hold ophthalmology board certification/eligibility, possess a Virginia medical

Qualifications

• Board certified/eligible in ophthalmology or on pathway toward certification.
• Current Virginia medical license to practice medicine.
• Commitment to respect, professionalism and civility across diverse staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care at downtown VCU Health campus and satellite locations.
• Supervise residents and ophthalmic staff as part of the department.
• Maintain high clinical and ethical standards and promote collaborative practice.

Skills

Board Certification / Eligible

Medical license

Professionalism & civility

Education

Ophthalmology residency

Job description

This is an MCV Physicians job posting and opportunity. This is not a Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) job posting. None of the information or duties below is part of a job offered by VCU.

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit:School Of Medicine

Department: Ophthalmology

The Department of Ophthalmology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center supports a large health system providing both primary and tertiary care. The advertised position is responsible for direct patient care and supervision at our downtown VCU Health campus and satellite locations. Excellent diagnostic and surgical skills are required. The department supports a 16 resident ophthalmology training program with a full 5-year ACGME Accreditation. Appointment at the level of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor is available commensurate with experience.

The candidate must maintain high clinical and ethical standards that will be carried into decision-making processes, adhere to compliance measures, establish and promote an atmosphere of unity through collaborative practice and effective communication between all staff disciplines, and foster a high level of patient and staff satisfaction. Residents and certified ophthalmic medical technicians assist with patient care and ancillary testing. A Physician Practice Group compensation plan provides an opportunity for a competitive salary.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must be Board Certified/Board Eligible/On Pathway toward Board Certification in Ophthalmology and have completed residency training in ophthalmology.
• Must possess/maintain a current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Salary Range:Commensurate with experience

Rank:Open

Tenure:Ineligible

Months:12 months

Contact Name: Ashley Krauss
Contact Email: [e-mail]