Ophthalmology - Open Rank/Open Track Faculty

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, Texas, invites applications for Ophthalmology Open Rank/Open Track faculty. The role covers direct patient care, outpatient and inpatient services, and active participation in teaching conferences, rounds, and clinical rounds for medical students, residents, nursing students, and allied health students.

The position supports scholarly activity in basic or clinical research and publication, plus administrative duties including supervising residents and medical direction

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school with an ophthalmology residency (ACGME accredited).
• Eligible for Texas Medical License.
• Fellowship in oculoplastic/reconstructive surgery desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in ophthalmology.
• Teach medical students, residents, and allied health students.
• Participate in clinical and/or basic research and publish articles.
• Supervise residents and participate in clinical administration.

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

Job description

Ophthalmology - Open Rank/Open Track Faculty

Galveston, Texas, United States

Faculty

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2504165

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The person in this position is responsible for providing direct patient care, consultative services, outpatient services and care of hospitalized patients. He/she will participate in all teaching activities of the Department including conferences and lectures, bedside teaching, and rounds; clinics and in-patient services; continuing medical education; and local, regional, and national meetings. Students include medical students, house staff, nursing students, and allied health students. He/she is also responsible for advancing clinical knowledge through his/her scholarly and research efforts and will participate in either basic research (laboratory) or clinical research and publication of scientific articles. In addition, the person in this position will have administrative responsibilities including supervising and evaluating residents, providing medical direction, and participating in committee membership at the departmental and Health System level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidate should be a graduate of an accredited medical school, have completed an ACGME approved residency training program in ophthalmology, with interest and training in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery, and be eligible for or have a Texas Medical License without restrictions.

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation