Join our Pediatric Ophthalmology group at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 250.000 - 350.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

25 days PTO

CME dollars

Malpractice insurance

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Moving expenses

Resumo da vaga

UPMC Vision Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Lawrenceville seeks a physician to grow its multidisciplinary care pathways by strengthening ties to primary and specialty care physicians locally and beyond.

The role emphasizes patient care, teaching and research, with didactic and clinical training of residents and fellows.

Clinics operate from CHP and satellite offices; the center is equipped with the latest imaging and diagnostic tools and a robust research program.

Responsabilidades

• Grow multidisciplinary care pathways by strengthening ties to primary and specialty care physicians locally and beyond.
• Didactic and clinical training of residents and fellows.
• Focus on patient care, teaching and research.

Descrição da vaga

About The Position

• Help to grow the department's already well-established multidisciplinary care pathways by fostering ties to the primary and specialty care physicians, both inside and outside the department.
• Focus will be in patient care, teaching and research.
• Duties will include didactic and clinical training of residents and fellows.
• Additionally, we have a dedicated molecular biologist, vision scientist and electrophysiologist, together with a research coordinator and two dedicated ophthalmo-genetic counselors.
• This position will be based at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Lawrenceville with clinics at nearby satellite offices and surgery centers.
• The department is very well equipped with collagen cross linking available, a myopia treatment center and all the latest imaging equipment including integrated intraoperative OCT, eye movement recordings and full visual electrophysiology lab.

About CHP And The UPMC Vision Center

• Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC is one of the top ten pediatric hospitals in the United States with outstanding clinical, teaching and research opportunities both at clinical and basic science levels.
• UPMC is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine which is consistently ranked among the nation's leading medical schools, enjoying exceptional growth in its clinical, research and academic missions.
• UPMC is a large, diversified, multi-hospital tertiary care medical institution and consistently ranks among the top healthcare institutions in the nation.
• UPMC Vision Institute is consistently ranked highly for National Institutes of Health funding for departments of ophthalmology and has one of the top basic and clinical research programs in the country.
• Research focuses on ocular immunology, infectious disease, molecular genetics, molecular biology of retinal disease and glaucoma, and advanced diagnostic imaging technology development.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with productivity incentive bonus
• Robust benefit package recognized for its generosity and comprehensive coverage.
• 25 days PTO/year
• $3,000/year CME dollars plus 5 days
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, Short and long-term disability, optional group life insurance and robust retirement plans
• Moving expenses up to $10K for qualified moves

About The Community

• Pittsburgh is a vibrant, mid-sized city with the feel of a small town. Located in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania, it offers the best of everything - an urban melting pot, historical landmarks, ethnic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife, picturesque countryside, and the famous three rivers.
• The city is renowned for its cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the National Aviary, and a diverse cultural district.
• The city's major league professional sports teams include the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
• Pittsburgh has a reputation as an advancing leader in medicine, education, health care, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.
• The city is consistently ranked as one of the top places for families in the U.S. and one of the most affordable, livable, and safest U.S. cities.

The University of Pittsburgh and UPMC are EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled Employers