Neurology - Ophthalmology

Piedmont; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary with Guarantee

PTO and CME allowance

Sign-on Bonus

Education Loan Assistance

Monthly Stipend for fellowship/resid

401k match

Epic EMR

APP support

Research and quality improvement

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a Neuro-Ophthalmologist to join our Neuroscience Service Line in Georgia. The physician will evaluate and manage visual disorders related to neurologic disease, collaborating across neurology, neurosurgery, stroke, and related teams.

The role includes building a regional neuro-ophthalmology program, contributing to education, research, and multidisciplinary care, with a focus on clinical excellence and patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Residency completed in Ophthalmology or Neurology.
• Board certified or eligible in Ophthalmology or Neurology.
• NANOS fellowship completed (1-2 years).
• Eligible for unrestricted Georgia medical license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with complex visual symptoms and optic nerve disorders.
• Interpret tests: visual fields, OCT, ERG, MRIs, CT scans.
• Develop and coordinate treatment plans including medical management or surgical referrals.
• Teach residents, fellows, and students when applicable.
• Maintain EHR documentation in compliance with hospital standards.

Skills

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Clinical Expertise

Teaching

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Ophthalmology/Neurology residency

NANOS fellowship

Board certification/eligibility

Georgia license eligibility

Job description

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a highly qualified Neuro-Ophthalmologist to join our growing, nationally recognized Neuroscience Service Line. This physician will provide comprehensive evaluation and management of visual disorders related to neurologic disease, collaborating closely with neurology, neurosurgery, stroke, neuro-oncology, neuro-immunology, neuro-otology, and primary care teams throughout the health system.

The Neuro-Ophthalmologist will play a key role in building and expanding a regional neuro-ophthalmology program that supports patients with complex visual and neurologic conditions while advancing clinical excellence, education, research, and multidisciplinary care. Neuro-ophthalmology is recognized within neurology subspecialties as focusing on diseases of the nervous system that affect the eyes and vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with complex visual symptoms, optic nerve disorders, and ocular motility issues.
• Interpret diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, electroretinography, MRIs, and CT scans.
• Develop treatment plans involving medical management, prisms, or coordination for surgical interventions.
• Participate in teaching residents, fellows, and medical students (if in an academic setting).
• Maintain documentation in compliance with hospital and electronic health records (EHR) standards.

Required Qualifications

• Medical Degree: MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Residency: Completed residency in Ophthalmology or Neurology.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible In Ophthalmology or Neurology.
• Fellowship: Completed a 1- or 2-year North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) approved fellowship.
• Board Eligibility/Certification: Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology or Ophthalmology.
• Licensure: Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the state of Georgia.
• APP supervision required

Piedmont Offers

• Competitive Salary with Guarantee
• Generous PTO and CME allowance
• Work-life balance with a manageable call schedule
• Supportive and collegial work environment with opportunities for processional growth
• Sign-on Bonus
• Education Loan Assistance
• Monthly Stipend: For up to 18 months (fellowship/residency)
• Comprehensive Benefits, to include 401k match
• Epic EMR
• APP support
• Participate in clinical research and quality improvement projects as desired

Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit health system and a recognized leader in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Across Georgia, Piedmont serves communities representing 85% of the states population through 27 hospitals, 113 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations, and more than 3,600 Piedmont Clinic members. With nearly 50,000 caregivers and more than 4.5 million patients served, Piedmont offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a growing, mission-driven organization committed to making a positive difference in every life we touch.