Neuro-Ophthalmologist

University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences in Madison seeks a Neuro-Ophthalmologist to provide patient care at local UW Health clinic sites, while actively teaching medical students, residents and fellows. The role may include participation in clinical trials and translational research.

The position requires completion of a US Neuro-Ophthalmology residency and fellowship, with board certification or eligibility for Wisconsin licensure, and a strong interest in medical education.

Qualifications

• Completion of a U.S. Neuro-Ophthalmology accredited residency and fellowship by start date.
• Board-certified or board eligible for Wisconsin Medical License by start of position.
• Interest in medical student and resident education.
• Relevant experience in clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care at UW Health clinic locations in Madison and surrounding areas.
• Teach medical students, residents and fellows.
• Engage in clinical or translational research, including potential clinical trials.
• Participate in administration and teaching activities as assigned.

Skills

Clinical care

Teaching

Research

Education

U.S. Neuro-Ophthalmology residency

Fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) is seeking candidates for a Neuro-Ophthalmology position that will involve patient care, teaching, and research. Clinical activities will include patient care at local UW Health clinic locations. Teaching activities will involve medical students, residents, and fellows. Research activities may include participation in clinical trials and/or translational research.

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 every four years.

• At least a 40% FTE neuro-ophthalmology practice within the UW Department of Ophthalmology at one or more of its ophthalmology care sites.
• If not a full-time position in neuro-ophthalmology of 80% FTE, then an additional 40% FTE in any other ophthalmology practice (with appropriate certified residency and fellowship training) in: comprehensive ophthalmology, glaucoma, oculoplastic surgery, ophthalmic pathology, pediatric ophthalmology/adult strabismus, as examples; neurology practice if a certified neurologist; research if clinician-scientist; or neuro-ophthalmology/neurology practice in another non-UW ophthalmology/neurology practice.
• 20% FTE for administration, teaching, etc.
• Board-certified or board eligible for Wisconsin Medical License by start of position.
• Completion of a U.S. Neuro-Ophthalmology accredited residency and fellowship by start date of the position.
• Relevant experience in clinical practice.
• Interest in medical student and resident education.

MD or DO, or equivalent required.