Ophthalmologist

Alameda Health Sytem; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 250,761 - 357,145; Full time

Job summary

The Ophthalmologist will provide on-site ophthalmology services for Alameda Health System, employed by Alameda Health Medical Group. Services will be on-site at Highland Hospital, San Leandro Hospital and Alameda Hospital.

The role includes covering ophthalmology call, potential subspecialty focus, teaching students and residents, and contributing to quality and process improvement within the Division.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board eligible or board certified in ophthalmology.
• California medical license required.
• Valid DEA number required.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site ophthalmology services at multiple Alameda Health System facilities.
• Cover ophthalmology call to ensure continuous coverage.
• Work across Highland, San Leandro and Alameda Hospitals as needs evolve.
• Teach medical students, residents and fellows as part of a teaching hospital.

Skills

Medical skills

Teaching

Quality improvement

Education

MD or DO

Residency in ophthalmology

Job description

SUMMARY

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. Area of subspecialty expertise required will depend on the needs of the Division. Surgical scope of the position will also be determined by the needs of the Division. Both the subspecialty requirement and surgical scope of the position will be conveyed in the job posting. If the position requires surgical expertise, the candidate is reminded that many patients at AHS have severe pathology and excellent surgical skills are necessary.
2. The candidate will need cover some ophthalmology call to ensure continuous coverage. Call details can be provided upon request.
3. The candidate will need to cover multiple clinical sites around the county of Alameda, and where they work may change over time as the needs of the Division evolve.
4. We are a teaching hospital, and the candidate must be willing to work with medical students, residents and fellows as necessary. Ideally the candidate would enjoy teaching.
5. An ideal candidate would be invested to 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.
• Required: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Ophthalmology.
• Required Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.
• Valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Number.

Pay Rate: $220.64 / 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.