Neuro-Ophthalmologist Position with Established Practice in Illinois

American Academy of Ophthalmology; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid malpractice insurance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Academy of Ophthalmology is seeking a BE/BC Neuro-Ophthalmologist for the Eye Department and Neurosciences Institute in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. This position offers a competitive salary of $350,000–$360,000 plus excellent benefits, including relocation assistance. Candidates will have opportunities for collaboration with the University of Illinois, and the department consists of a robust team of specialists and state-of-the-art equipment. Teaching opportunities are also available through the accredited residency program.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be BE/BC in Ophthalmology and have additional fellowship training in Neuro-Ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Join established Eye Department and Neurosciences Institute.
• Contribute to comprehensive medical and surgical services for brain and spine disorders.
• Collaborate on neuroscience translational research with the University of Illinois.

Skills

BE/BC in Ophthalmology

Fellowship training in Neuro-Ophthalmology

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an additional BE/BC Neuro‑Ophthalmologist to join our established Eye Department and Neurosciences Institute in Champaign‑Urbana, Illinois.

Opportunity Details

• Candidates must be BE/BC in Ophthalmology and have additional fellowship training in Neuro‑Ophthalmology
• Join a large, vertically integrated health system with a service area of over 3.2 million in the Central and Southern Illinois regions
• Strong referral base with little local competition
• Single hospital with strong hospitalist, neurohospitalist, neuro‑intensive care, neuroradiology, advanced neuroimaging, emergency medicine, cardiology, and cardiothoracic support
• Carle Neuroscience Institute (CNI) provides comprehensive medical and surgical services for brain and spine disorders, and participates in clinical trials for patients from across Central Illinois
• The Carle Eye Department consists of 5 Ophthalmologists, 5 Optometrists, 1 Low Vision specialist, 5 ABOC Opticians and a dedicated Eye EMR support team. In addition to Neuro‑Ophthalmology, our specialists include Vitreoretinal Surgery, Medical Retina, Cornea, and Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Competitive compensation of $350,000–$360,000, plus sign‑on bonus and excellent benefits including health/dental/life/LTD insurance, paid malpractice insurance with full tail coverage, relocation assistance, vacation meeting time
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment: 2 Zeiss IOLmaster 700, 2 Humphrey Visual Fields, 4 Heidelberg OCTs including FA, ICG & OCT‑A, Cirrus OCT, Accutome UBM, A‑scan & B‑scan, Intraoperative OCT, Zeiss Lumera 700 microscopes, Alcon Centurion, Callisto Eye System, Lumenis Selecta II SLT laser, Zeiss Yag Visulas III laser, Lumenis Vision One laser, and Iridex Micropulse Laser
• Neurosciences team includes Neurology (adult & pediatric), Epileptology and EMU, Vascular Neurology & Neurointerventional (Comprehensive Stroke Center), Neuro‑critical care, Neuro‑radiology, Neuro‑otology, Neuro‑ophthalmology, Neuro‑rehabilitation, Neuro‑psychology, Pain management program and Sleep medicine program
• Collaborative opportunities with the University of Illinois Beckman Institute for a variety of neuroscience translational research projects, and opportunity for faculty appointment with Carle Illinois College of Medicine
• Opportunity to teach Neurology residents through the accredited residency program at Carle Foundation Hospital and teach medical students through Carle Illinois College of Medicine

About the Carle Neuroscience Institute

• Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center from DNV Healthcare, providing comprehensive services including Vascular Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuroradiology, and Neuro‑interventional services
• Carle Foundation Hospital is accredited as a Level 3 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC)
• Recipient of 2025 AHA/ASA Get With The Guidelines®- Stroke Gold Plus Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

About the Carle Eye Department

At the Carle Eye Department, we offer advanced eye care and cutting‑edge surgical solutions in a professional and caring environment. Our state‑of‑the‑art facility includes 26 Ophthalmology exam lanes, 2 minor procedure rooms, 3 laser rooms, an onsite ambulatory surgery center, an integrated clinical research suite, one satellite location, and an onsite optical service facility in Champaign. The satellite clinic is in a brand new building with an onsite ASC in Danville.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $350,000 - $360,000. The actual compensation offered will depend on experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. Visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.