Ophthalmology - Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgeon

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Academic opportunities and research

Robust multidisciplinary collaboration

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center seeks a fellowship-trained Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgeon to lead its renowned pediatric oculoplastics program. This national-level role emphasizes clinical innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and research, with opportunities to shape a premier destination program.

The position offers leadership responsibility, potential international collaborations, and a path to develop subspecialty clinics aligned with the candidate's

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Ophthalmology.
• Fellowship training in Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Ohio.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, collaboration, teaching, and academic scholarship.
• Leadership experience or potential to lead innovative clinical programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Cincinnati Children's Department of Ophthalmology Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgery program.
• Direct multidisciplinary clinics and surgical services.
• Shape regional and national referral pathways and strategic growth initiatives.
• Drive clinical innovation, education, and research within pediatric oculoplastics.
• Collaborate with craniofacial, neurosurgery, genetics, ENT, plastics, and other teams.

Skills

MD/DO or equivalent

Board certified or board eligible in O

Fellowship in Oculoplastic and Orbital

Ohio medical licensure eligibility

Leadership or program-building

Clinical excellence and collaboration

Education

MD/DO or equivalent (Medical Doctorate)

Job description

Primary LocationLocation EDepartmentOphthalmologyShiftDay (United States of America)ScheduleFull timeWeekly Hours40FTE1Employee StatusRegularCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), one of the nation's premier pediatric academic medical centers, seeks an exceptional fellowship-trained Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgeon to lead our Oculoplastics Program. This is a unique faculty opportunity to direct a nationally recognized program within one of the country's largest and most comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology divisions.As Oculoplastics Director, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on the foundation built by Dr. Jeff Nerad and others to shape the future of pediatric oculoplastic care through clinical innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and research while developing a program aligned with their individual expertise and interests.

Opportunity Highlights

Build a Destination Pediatric Oculoplastics Program. Lead the strategic growth of a comprehensive pediatric oculoplastics and orbital surgery program. Develop clinical centers of excellence in areas including congenital eyelid disorders, orbital disease, lacrimal surgery, pediatric facial trauma, vascular anomalies, thyroid eye disease, anophthalmia/microphthalmia, orbital tumors, and reconstructive surgery. Shape referral pathways across the region and nationally while participating in programmatic growth initiatives supported by hospital leadership.

Exceptional Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Craniofacial Surgery
• Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Medical Genetics
• Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Dermatology
• Oncology
• Vascular Anomalies
• Endocrinology
• Interventional Radiology

The position offers flexibility to develop specialized multidisciplinary clinics and surgical programs that align with the candidate's clinical and academic interests.

Robust Referral Network

Join one of the nation's largest pediatric ophthalmology programs, supported by:

• A large team of 12 pediatric ophthalmologists with diverse subspecialty expertise
• An established pediatric optometry practice with 10 faculty providing coordinated comprehensive eye care, specialty contact lens services and robust referral volume
• Dedicated orthoptists, ophthalmic technicians, imaging specialists, nursing, and administrative support
• Comprehensive care coordination resources to optimize patient access and multidisciplinary care
• Strong regional, national, and international referral base
• Comprehensive Program Coordination and Patient Navigation Support

A distinguishing feature of Cincinnati Children's is the availability of robust care coordination and program management resources designed to support patient care and referral access.

State-of-the-Art Surgical Environment

Access to advanced operating room technology designed for pediatric complex surgery. Dedicated pediatric anesthesia teams with extensive experience caring for medically complex children. Modern ambulatory surgery facilities and tertiary/quaternary OR setting resources. Advanced ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic capabilities. Institutional commitment to surgical innovation and quality improvement.

Academic and Research Excellence

Faculty are encouraged to develop scholarly programs spanning:

• Clinical outcomes research
• Surgical innovation
• Translational science
• Medical device development
• Quality improvement
• Education
• Artificial intelligence and digital health

Protected academic time and robust research infrastructure are available to support these faculty interests.

International Program Development

Candidates interested in global health will have opportunities to: Develop international referral relationships, Participate in global surgical outreach and education, Build international centers of excellence.

Flexible Adult Practice Opportunities

For candidates with interest, opportunities may exist to develop a hybrid pediatric-adult oculoplastic practice through collaboration with regional adult ophthalmology partners. This flexibility allows continued development of specialized expertise while maintaining a primary focus on pediatric care.

Leadership Opportunity

The Program Director will partner closely with departmental and institutional leadership to: Define the strategic vision for pediatric oculoplastics, Expand multidisciplinary clinical programs, Develop innovative models of care delivery, Advance research and education, Build a nationally and internationally recognized destination program.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent
• Board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology
• Fellowship training in Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Ohio
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, collaboration, teaching, and academic scholarship
• Leadership experience or demonstrated potential to build and lead innovative clinical programs is preferred.

Why Cincinnati Children's

Cincinnati Children's is consistently recognized among the top pediatric hospitals in the United States and is committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and discovery. The Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology offers an unparalleled environment for physicians seeking to build impactful clinical programs while advancing the future of pediatric eye care. This position provides a rare opportunity to lead the development of a premier pediatric oculoplastics program within an internationally recognized children's hospital, supported by exceptional multidisciplinary colleagues, outstanding clinical resources, and an institutional commitment to innovation, academic excellence, and compassionate care.

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Funding Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• We Embrace Innovation‑Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future‑for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Contact:Interested applicants can reach out directly to Dr. Leah Owen, Chief of Ophthalmology ([e-mail]) or Elise Biery, Senior Business Director ([e-mail])

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability