Ophthalmologists fellowship-trained in Cornea/Refractive/Cataract/Anterior Segment

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Mount Hope (PA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is looking for subspecialty Ophthalmologists, trained in Cornea/Refractive/Cataract/Anterior Segment, to join a dedicated community of faculty and students. You will engage in a rewarding environment, providing high-quality and cost-effective patient care.

Qualified candidates will have a medical degree, relevant residency, and certifications. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential. The position offers teaching opportunities at the Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine.

Qualifications

• MD or DO licensed in the state of practice.
• Board Certified/Eligible in the area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examination of patients.
• Provide cost-effective, high-quality care.
• Collaborate and communicate regarding patient care.
• Teach wellness habits and educate patients.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Evidence-based medicine

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Graduate of an accredited medical school

Completion of residency and/or fellowship

Job description

Job Summary

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN), the region’s largest, most established health system, a major teaching hospital, and one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals is seeking BC/BE subspecialty Ophthalmologists fellowship-trained in Cornea/Refractive/Cataract/Anterior Segment. Successful candidates have an opportunity to join an established and dedicated community of faculty, colleagues, and students at the Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs history and physical examination of all patients seen.
• Provide cost‑effective, high‑quality care based on best practice evidence‑based medicine.
• Make best efforts to adhere to standardized orders and practice guidelines approved by the medical staff.
• Demonstrates competency in assessment, range or treatment, knowledge of growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• Provide regular, timely, and appropriate communication with referring physicians, patients, and families.
• Participate in education of patients and their families.
• Evaluate and implement patient health care needs.
• Perform routine exams and obtain patient histories.
• Manage patient treatment programs based on assessment of needs.
• Initiate treatment via prescriptions, diagnostic tests, exams and procedures.
• Review lab results and plan actions according to results.
• Perform routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients.
• Coordinate patient care and make referrals to physicians, nurses, psychologists, nutritionists, etc., as needed.
• Collaborate and communicate with other professionals, nurses, physicians, and outside agencies regarding patient care.
• Coordinate patient care and family counseling with public and mental health agencies as appropriate.
• Teach wellness habits and educate patients on prevention of potential health problems or methods of dealing with present problems.
• Provide information and materials relating to patient health care needs.
• Maintain knowledge of current medical practices and skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity and proper release of information.
• Comply with Network and departmental policies regarding employee, patient and environmental safety and follow appropriate reporting requirements.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Sitting up to 3 hours per day.
• Standing up to 8 hours per day.
• Walking up to 6 hours per day.
• Frequent fingering, handling, grasping, twisting, and turning related to therapeutic procedures.
• Consistently lift and carry up to 10 pounds, occasionally up to 75 pounds, rarely up to 100 pounds.
• Rarely push and pull patients up to 300 pounds in a wheelchair or stretcher.
• Occasionally stoop and bend.
• Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch and see normal near/far/color/peripheral vision; hear normal conversation and high and low frequencies.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited medical school and completion of residency and/or fellowship in area of specialty.

Training and Experience

• Current or recent experience in area of specialty.

Licenses and Certifications

• MD or DO licensed by the state licensure board within the State of practice.
• Board Certified/Eligible in the area of specialty by the appropriate medical board.

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.