Ophthalmology (Glaucoma) - Physician

Carle Health; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 450,000 - 475,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare system is seeking a fellowship-trained glaucoma surgeon to join a busy ophthalmology practice in Champaign, Illinois. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality glaucoma care in a supportive and collegial environment, with a strong referral base and advanced facilities. The ideal candidate will have strong surgical skills and a passion for patient care, contributing to a team of dedicated professionals. With a competitive compensation package and opportunities for academic affiliation, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a vibrant community known for its cultural richness and innovative spirit.

Benefits

403(b) plan with employer match

457(b) retirement plan

CME allowance ($4,000 annually)

Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Relocation allowance

Health/dental/life insurance

Qualifications

• Seeking a fellowship-trained glaucoma surgeon with strong medical and surgical skills.
• Ideal candidate is personable, motivated, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality glaucoma care and perform a high volume of glaucoma surgeries.
• Mentor and support colleagues in a collegial work environment.

Skills

Glaucoma Surgery

Medical Skills

Surgical Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Fellowship in Glaucoma

Board Certification in Ophthalmology

Tools

Zeiss IOLmaster 700

Humphrey Visual Fields

Heidelberg OCT

Alcon Centurion

Lumenis Selecta II SLT Laser

Job description

Overview

Carle Health is seeking a BE/BC fellowship-trained glaucoma surgeon to join our busy Ophthalmology practice in Champaign, Illinois.

Opportunity Details

• Flexible employment status; candidates interested in part-time or full-time positions welcome to apply.
• We seek a BC/BE glaucoma surgeon to provide high quality and compassionate glaucoma care in Champaign, Illinois.
• The ideal candidate is personable and a team player with strong medical and surgical skills, who is motivated to develop a broad scope of glaucoma practice, and perform a high volume of glaucoma/MIGS surgeries.
• Join a collegial work environment with colleagues that will provide mentorship and support your continued professional development. Our current provider group consists of 6 Ophthalmologists, 5 Optometrists, 1 Low Vision specialist, 5 ABOC Opticians and a dedicated Eye EMR support team. Sub-specialists include Vitreoretinal Surgery, Medical Retina, Cornea, Pediatric Ophthalmology, and Neuro-Ophthalmology.
• Busy, ready-made, full volume practice with a strong referral base.
• Two-year guaranteed base salary.
• Call responsibility is 1:5.
• Large optometric referral network.
• At the Carle Eye Department, we take pride in offering advanced eye care and cutting-edge surgical solutions in a professional and caring environment. Our newly-built, state-of-the-art facility includes 26 Ophthalmology exam lanes, 2 minor procedure rooms, 3 laser rooms, an onsite state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center, an integrated clinical research suite, one satellite location, and an onsite optical service facility in Champaign. Our satellite clinic is conveniently located in a brand new, state-of-the-art building with an onsite ASC in Danville.
• State-of-the-art equipment including: 2 Zeiss IOLmaster 700, 2 Humphrey Visual Fields, 4 Heidelberg OCTs including FA, ICG & OCT-A, Optos Silverstone, Cirrus OCT, Accutome UBM, A-scan & B-scan, Intraoperative OCT, Zeiss Lumera 700 microscopes, Alcon Centurion, Callisto Eye System, Lumenis Selecta II SLT laser, Zeiss Yag Visulas III laser, Lumenis Vision One laser, and Iridex Micropulse Laser.
• Opportunity for academic and/or research affiliation with the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the nation’s first medical school focused at the intersection of healthcare and engineering.
• Carle offers an excellent benefit package including health/dental/life insurance, 403(b) plan with employer match and 457(b) retirement plan, short-term and long-term own-occupation disability insurance, relocation allowance, CME allowance ($4,000 annually), and paid malpractice insurance with tail insurance coverage.

About Our Community

Globally connected, innovative and culturally rich, Champaign-Urbana is centrally located to Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis and is home to one of the world's great public research universities - the Big Ten University of Illinois. With ease of transportation, excellent schools and affordable housing options, our community features the friendliness and advantages of a smaller town while offering the dining, arts, sports, and entertainment options found in a much larger city.

About Us

Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all here at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,500 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses and is recognized as a Great Place to Work. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $450,000 - $475,000. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.