Glaucoma Surgeon - Faculty Opportunity

American Academy of Ophthalmology; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, TX seeks a Glaucoma Surgeon to join its Ophthalmology and Visual Science Department as a faculty member. The role supports a growing regional patient base with a robust academic environment and comprehensive eye care services.

The candidate must be MD/DO, complete Ophthalmology residency, be board certified or board eligible, and fellowship-trained in glaucoma; Texas licensure is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Training in an ACGME accredited Ophthalmology Residency Program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology Surgery.
• Glaucoma Fellowship Trained.
• Ability to obtain a valid unrestricted Texas state medical license.

Education

MD/DO

ACGME Ophthalmology Residency

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology Surgery

Glaucoma Fellowship Trained

Texas state medical license

Job description

Glaucoma Surgeon – Faculty Opportunity

Full Time, Board Certified/ Board Eligible and Fellowship Trained

University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, Texas

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) UTMB was established in 1891 as the first academic health center in Texas and is a component of the University of Texas System. Today UTMB includes five schools (medicine, nursing, health professions, public and population health, and graduate biomedical sciences), a network of hospitals and clinics that provide a full range of primary and specialized medical care, and numerous research facilities.

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 Glaucoma Surgeon to join the team to meet the increasing patient care needs in a rapidly growing region in Texas.

Candidate Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school
• Training in an ACGME accredited Ophthalmology Residency Program
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology Surgery
• Glaucoma Fellowship Trained
• Ability to obtain a valid unrestricted Texas state medical license

Income Package

Salary is commensurate with Academic rank, experience, and qualifications. In addition, UTMB offers a superior benefits package, an excellent retirement program, a relocation allowance as well as other potential incentives.

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.