Ophthalmologist

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 303,072 - 316,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

On-site positions at multipleHospital

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA, seeks an Ophthalmologist to provide on-site ophthalmology services across Highland Hospital, San Leandro Hospital and Alameda Hospital. The role includes clinical duties, some call coverage, and collaboration with students, residents and fellows.

The ideal candidate will be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Ophthalmology, hold a California medical license and a valid DEA number, and commit to quality improvement within the Division.

Qualifications

• MD/DO in ophthalmology is required.
• Completion of an approved residency.
• Board eligible or board certified in Ophthalmology.
• Valid California medical license.
• DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide ophthalmology services across Alameda Health System sites.
• Cover ophthalmology call to ensure continuous coverage.
• Cover multiple clinical sites around Alameda County; sites may change over time.
• Work with medical students, residents and fellows; teaching is encouraged.
• Contribute to quality and process improvement for the Division.

Skills

Ophthalmology

Teaching

Quality improvement

Call coverage

Education

MD/DO in Ophthalmology

Residency completed

California medical license

DEA registration

Board eligible or board certified in Ophthalmology

Job description

Ophthalmologist

Alameda Health System Oakland, California, United States

Overview

The physician will provide ophthalmology services for Alameda Health System, under employment from Alameda Health Medical Group. Services will be on-site at Highland Hospital, San Leandro Hospital and Alameda Hospital.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

1. The candidate will possess excellent medical skills. The area of subspecialty expertise required will depend on the needs of the Division. The surgical scope of the position will also be determined by the needs of the Division.
2. The candidate will need to cover some ophthalmology call to ensure continuous coverage.
3. The candidate will need to cover multiple clinical sites around Alameda County, and the specific sites may change over time as the needs of the Division evolve.
4. They must be willing to work with medical students, residents and fellows as necessary. Ideally, they would enjoy teaching.
5. The candidate should be invested in quality and process improvement for the Division.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) is required.
• Minimum Experience: Completion of an approved residency in an appropriate specialty.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Ophthalmology.
• Valid license to practice medicine in California.
• Valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Number.

Salary Information

$220.64 per hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.