Oculoplastic Surgeon

Novant Health Provider Recruitment; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Malpractice coverage

Work-life balance emphasis

NH Medical Group employment

Job summary

Novant Health Coastal Region is seeking a board-certified oculoplastic surgeon to perform plastic and reconstructive surgery on the eyelids, orbit, tear ducts, and midface, addressing functional and cosmetic concerns with delicate eye anatomy and reconstruction.

The role includes managing emergent surgeries, oculoplastic cases, and a variable schedule, with benefits like comprehensive medical and retirement plans, malpractice coverage, and a relocation allowance.

Qualifications

• Board-certified oculoplastic surgeon with fellowship in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
• Valid, unrestricted state medical license.
• Strong clinical skills, steady hands, and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform eyelid lifts (blepharoplasty), brow lifts, tear duct surgery (dacryocystorhinostomy), orbital fracture repair, and reconstruction after skin cancer removal.
• Diagnose and surgically remove benign or malignant tumors from eyelids, orbits, and the face.
• Reconstruct damage from injuries to the eye area.
• Offer non-surgical cosmetic options like botox, fillers, and collagen injections, plus cosmetic eyelid surgery.
• Treat conditions like ptosis, entropion, and ectropion.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Steady hands

Excellent communication

Education

MD/DO ophthalmology with oculofacial plastic fellowship

Job description

Job Post Description

Novant Health Coastal Region is seeking a board-certified oculoplastic surgeon to perform plastic and reconstructive surgery on the eyelids, orbit (eye socket), tear ducts, and surrounding midface, addressing both functional issues (droopy lids, tumors, injuries, blocked tear ducts) and cosmetic concerns (wrinkles, sagging), requiring expertise in delicate eye anatomy, surgical reconstruction, and often minor cosmetic procedures like Botox or fillers.

What We're Looking For

Novant Health Coastal Region is seeking a board-certified oculoplastic surgeon to perform plastic and reconstructive surgery on the eyelids, orbit (eye socket), tear ducts, and surrounding midface, addressing both functional issues (droopy lids, tumors, injuries, blocked tear ducts) and cosmetic concerns (wrinkles, sagging), requiring expertise in delicate eye anatomy, surgical reconstruction, and often minor cosmetic procedures like Botox or fillers.

Opportunity Highlights

• Manage emergent surgeries within the acute care setting
• Oculoplastic surgical cases
• Variable schedule

Candidate Qualifications

• Ophthalmologists (MD/DO) with additional fellowship training in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
• Valid, unrestricted state medical license.
• Strong clinical skills, steady hands, and excellent communication.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Surgical Procedures: Performing eyelid lifts (blepharoplasty), brow lifts, tear duct surgery (dacryocystorhinostomy), orbital fracture repair, and reconstruction after skin cancer removal.
• Tumor Management: Diagnosing and surgically removing benign or malignant tumors from eyelids, orbits, and the face.
• Trauma Repair: Reconstructing damage from injuries to the eye area.
• Cosmetic Treatments: Offering non-surgical options like botox, fillers, and collagen injections, plus cosmetic eyelid surgery.
• Functional Eye Care: Treating conditions like ptosis (droopy eyelid), entropion (inward-turning lids), and ectropion (outward-turning lids).

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits
• Paid leave benefits
• Malpractice coverage
• Emphasis on work-life balance
• Employment with NH Medical Group

Additional Compensation Details

• Two-year salary guarantee
• Relocation allowance