Ophthalmology - Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgeon

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH seeks a fellowship-trained Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgeon to lead our Oculoplastics Program. This is a nationally recognized pediatric ophthalmology division aimed at advancing clinical care, education, and research.

As Director, you will shape a multidisciplinary program, develop centers of excellence in congenital eyelid disorders, orbital disease, lacrimal surgery, and pediatric facial trauma, and build international

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery.
• Board certification or eligibility in Ophthalmology.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Ohio.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Direct and expand the pediatric oculoplastics program.
• Develop multidisciplinary clinics and centers of excellence.
• Lead clinical innovation, education, and research initiatives.
• Shape referral pathways regionally and nationally.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical excellence

Collaboration

Academic scholarship

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

Primary LocationLocation EDepartmentOphthalmologyShiftDay (United States of America)ScheduleFull timeWeekly Hours40FTE1Employee StatusRegular

Cincinnati 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

• 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

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

Protected Academic Time and Research Infrastructure

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

International Program Development

• 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

• 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.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• 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 as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

About Us At Cincinnati Children's

We come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

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.

Compliance

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