Ophthalmologist

PeaceHealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 430,000 - 470,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Retirement plans

Education loan reimbursement

CME allowance

Starting bonus

Clinician wellness benefits

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Job summary

PeaceHealth in Vancouver, Washington seeks a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to join an established Eye Care team. The role includes clinical ophthalmology, collaboration with a large support staff, and opportunities for teaching medical residents and students.

Surgeries occur at the Eye Center with state-of-the-art equipment and strong team culture. The practice emphasizes teaching, continuity of care, and a balanced schedule (Mon-Fri) with a 1:5 call.

Qualifications

• Seeking Comprehensive Ophthalmologist with interest in some general ophthalmology.
• Interest in treating Neovascular AMD and Diabetic Retinopathy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Replace retiring ophthalmologist and join a four-physician Eye Care team.
• Collaborate with optometrists, technicians, and staff on patient care.
• Perform surgeries at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Eye Center and participate in teaching residents/students.

Skills

Clinical ophthalmology

Teaching

Tools

OCT

IOL Master

HVF

Job description

Description

#140024 - MD Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology| Vancouver, WA

The Opportunity

Join PeaceHealth's established and collegial Eye Care team comprised of four ophthalmologists, two optometrists, a team of ophthalmic technicians, four opticians, one orthoptist and great ancillary staff. The clinic is centrally located in Vancouver, Washington on the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center campus. The position will be replacing a busy retiring Ophthalmologist. Seeking Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, but open to subspecialties with interest in at least some general ophthalmology. Interest in treatment of Neovascular AMD and Diabetic Retinopathy is preferred.

Why you'll love the practice:

• Work schedule: Monday through Friday
• Call schedule: 1:5
• An expected patient load of 30 -36 per day with variable hospital consults
• A team of talented technicians, including serving as a scribe, work together with each physician. Office has 17 exam and workup lanes, 2 rooms for minor procedures including one with a microscope, OCT, IOL Master, HVF, and OPTOS camera.
• Nextech EMR in clinic, EPIC in hospital
• Scribes in clinic, DAX available in hospital
• Surgeries are performed in the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Eye Center set up with great equipment and well trained and dedicated surgical scrub technicians and RN staff.
• Opportunities for teaching both Family Medicine Residents and WSU Medical Students
• Excellent team communication with monthly physician/administration meetings and monthly all clinic team meeting focused on continuous improvement and open communication. COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & BALANCE

Benefits

• First Year Salary: $446,222
• ConciergeRelocation Assistanceto the Pacific Northwest
• Retirement plans, EducationLoan Reimbursement, CME Allowance, andStarting Bonus
• Clinician Wellness Benefits -Physician Ledfor a Better Balance
• Comprehensive Medical/dental/vision/disability/life/wellness coverage
• Mentorship, Clinician Education, Leadership Development & Coaching

VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON

Vancouver, Washington is the Pacific Northwest's best-kept secret - a dynamic city across the river from Portland with no state income tax, stunning Columbia River waterfront, and a thriving arts and food scene. Residents enjoy the best of both worlds: easy access to Portland's culture and Oregon's mountains and coast, with a more affordable, community-focused lifestyle just across the bridge. Washington has its own beautiful mountains and coast and Vancouver is a short drive to Olympic National Park. The area also features outdoor activities all year round - well known for hiking, mountain biking, skiing, windsurfing, wineries, PEACEHEALTH SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is a 450-bed hospital and the oldest hospital in the Pacific Northwest, founded in 1858. It is Washington State's only Level II Trauma Center in the Portland metro area and one of the busiest emergency departments on the West Coast, treating over 85,000 patients annually. The medical center is a certified stroke center with nationally recognized programs in cardiovascular care, behavioral health, and rehabilitation.

ABOUT PEACEHEALTH

PeaceHealth is a non-profit health system serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon & Alaska. Approximately 16,000 caregivers, 1,200 physicians and clinicians serve across 9 regional medical centers and approx. 200 community clinics. The values of Respect and Social Justice unite us in our Mission to provide compassionate care to our communities. At PeaceHealth, we're committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity, and Cultural Humility.

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PeaceHealth is a non-profit health system serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon & Alaska.

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