Instructor - Ophthalmology

University of Miami Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Florida is seeking a Clinical Instructor for their Ophthalmology Department. The role includes extensive direct patient care, supervising and training junior residents, and assisting in the Ophthalmic Training Program. Candidates must possess an M.D. or D.O. degree, have completed an ACGME accredited residency program, and hold a valid State of Florida Medical License or Medical Faculty Certificate. This full-time position requires strong teaching skills and the ability to manage clinical tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Must have an M.D. degree and accredited residency-training program in ophthalmology.
• Candidates should be board certified or board eligible.
• Must hold a valid Florida Medical License or Medical Faculty Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide extensive direct patient care.
• Supervise and train junior residents and students.
• Assist in teaching and training in the Ophthalmic Training Program.

Skills

Teaching

Patient care

Supervision

Education

M.D. or D.O. Degree

Completion of an ACGME accredited residency program

State of Florida Medical Licensure

DEA Certification

Job description

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Job Family: Clinical and Allied Health Services

Job Function: Clinical Services

Job Title: Clinical Instructor

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisor’s Title: Program Director

Job Summary

At Bascom Palmer, we regard the education of our ophthalmology residents and fellows as one of our highest priorities. This tradition of excellence has been instrumental in earning the Institute world recognition as a premier teaching, research, and patient care facility. The Institute serves as the Department of Ophthalmology for Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and the residency program has been ranked best in the nation by Ophthalmology Times and by Doximity.com, the largest online physician network. The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Miami School of Medicine seeks a Clinical Instructor. Main responsibilities include extensive direct patient care, night and weekend on‑call, and staffing the residents in the clinics and operating room. The Instructor will assist in teaching and training residents in an Ophthalmic Training Program. Must excel in teaching and be willing to assume appropriate administrative responsibilities. Candidate must have an M.D. degree and accredited residency‑training program in ophthalmology in the U.S. Candidates should be board certified or board eligible and hold a valid and unrestricted State of Florida Medical License or Medical Faculty Certificate. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Supervision Exercised

Clinical Instructors are required to supervise and train junior residents and students in clinical tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. Degree
• Successful completion of an ACGME accredited residency program
• State of Florida Medical Licensure
• DEA Certification

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Faculty-UMMG