Ophthalmology - Neuro-Ophthalmologist

Weatherby Healthcare; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 159,000 - 986,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system as a Neuro-Ophthalmologist with a focus on both clinical excellence and medical education. You will be part of a dedicated team at Loyola University Health System, contributing to patient care and research in a dynamic academic environment. Excellent compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive starting compensation

Paid Time Off Days

Paid malpractice coverage

Relocation Expense Reimbursement

CME Days and Allowance

Excellent Benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong interest in clinical and basic science research.
• History of outstanding clinical care.
• Commitment to training residents and medical students.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and training in the Department of Ophthalmology.
• Engage in clinical and basic science research.
• Participate in academic activities related to residency training.

Skills

Clinical Care

Research

Medical Education

Education

Board Certification

Fellowship training

Job description

Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital have an excellent full time faculty opportunity for a Board Certified Neuro-Ophthalmologist on the Clinical Educator Track (CET) located in Maywood, Illinois.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong interest and prior commitment to clinical and/or basic science research. Candidates should have a history of outstanding clinical care and a strong academic commitment to the clinical training of residents and medical students. Board Certification and Fellowship training as well as eligibility for licensing in Illinois is expected.

Currently, the Department of Ophthalmology has 23 full time and 20 part time clinicians who manage over 65,000 patient visits per year on the Loyola (Maywood and four other satellite offices) and neighboring HVA sites. They have five dedicated research scientists (two PhD, two MD, and one OD/PharmD). The residency training program with four residents per year is managed by a dedicated team including the Program Director, the Vice Chair of Education and the Chief Resident. The Department of Ophthalmology will be one of five departments (Neurology, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology and Psychiatry) to participate in a planned Neuroscience Institute. The main Loyola research facility is a 225,000 square foot Center for Translational Research and Education (CTRE) which opened in 2015 and houses the clinical Research Office (CRO) and research administration.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Neuro-Ophthalmologist to join the team at Loyola University Health System.

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

• Competitive starting compensation between $159,000 - $985,945
• Salary Based on Academic Rank and Experience
• Excellent Benefits: Trinity Health Benefits Summary
• Paid Time Off Days
• Paid malpractice, including post-employment tail coverage
• Relocation Expense Reimbursement (in accordance with IRS guidelines)
• CME Days and Allowance
• Additional Benefits from LUC or VA (if applicable)