Ophthalmology (Glaucoma) - Physician

Chicago Derm; Champaign, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 500,000 - 525,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan with employer match

457(b) retirement plan

CME allowance

Relocation allowance

Paid malpractice tail

Job summary

Carle Health in Champaign, IL is seeking a fellowship-trained glaucoma surgeon to join a busy Ophthalmology practice. The role emphasizes high-volume glaucoma/MIGS surgeries, teamwork, mentorship, and ongoing professional development within a 6-ophthalmologist group and integrated eye care team.

The position offers a two-year guaranteed base salary and a robust benefits package including relocation support, CME allowance, and malpractice tail coverage.

Qualifications

• BC/BE glaucoma surgeon required.
• Ability to develop a broad glaucoma practice and perform MIGS surgeries.
• Personable, team-oriented with strong medical and surgical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform a high volume of glaucoma/MIGS surgeries.
• Provide high quality, compassionate glaucoma care.
• Collaborate with colleagues and mentors for professional development.

Skills

Glaucoma surgery

Team player

Academic collaboration

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

• Candidates interested in full-time positions or non-traditional scheduling options are 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

At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. 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. For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $500,000 - $525,000. 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.