Ophthalmology - Cornea & External Disease (MD/DO) UNC Kittner Eye Center

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a full-time, fixed-term faculty member for Cornea and External Disease to deliver patient care and train residents and medical students in a leading academic setting.

Responsibilities include surgical/medical management of cornea and external diseases, teaching, and participation in clinical or basic research. Rank and salary based on credentials. UNC Kittner Eye Center serves as a clinical hub in Chapel Hill.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Ophthalmology.
• Post-residency fellowship training in Cornea & External Disease.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient surgical and medical care for cornea/external diseases.
• Train residents and medical students in ophthalmology.
• Participate in clinical and/or basic research.

Skills

Cornea & External Disease

Education

ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency

Board certification or board eligibility in Ophthalmology

Post-residency fellowship in Cornea & External Disease

Eligibility for medical licensure in North Carolina

Job description

Description

The Department of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accepting applications for a full-time, fixed-term faculty position in Cornea and External Disease. Responsibilities include patient surgical and medical care of cornea/external diseases, providing high quality resident and medical student training, and participation in clinical and/or basic research. Academic rank and salary will be based on experience and credentials. Our department treats patients for a wide range of corneal and external ocular conditions, including complex anterior segment reconstruction, various keratoplasty techniques, corneal implants, and ocular surface surgeries. We offer corneal disease consultative and diagnostic services at UNC Kittner Eye Center in Chapel Hill.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency
• Board certification or board eligibility in Ophthalmology
• Candidates for this position should have completed a post-residency fellowship training in Cornea & External Disease
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of North Carolina

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

Please Contact:

Tina McLaughlin

UNC Health Senior Physician Recruiter

C) 919-576-7225

[e-mail]

key words: Ophthalmology, Ophthalmologist, Cornea, External Disease, Eye Surgeon, Surgeon

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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