Ophthalmology - Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgeon

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center seeks a leader to build and direct a comprehensive pediatric oculoplastics and orbital surgery program in Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on establishing centers of excellence, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and expanding regional referral networks.

The candidate will lead clinical and academic initiatives, foster collaboration with craniofacial, neurosurgery, genetics, and other services, and drive innovation in patient care and education.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree and board certification in ophthalmology.
• Fellowship training in oculoplastic and orbital surgery.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Ohio; demonstrated leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a comprehensive pediatric oculoplastics program.
• Shape referral pathways and collaborate across multiple specialties.
• Develop multidisciplinary clinics and longitudinal patient management.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical excellence

Academic scholarship

Program development

Education

MD/DO

Board Certification in Ophthalmology

Fellowship in Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery

Job description

Position Overview

Primary Location: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, OH. Department: Ophthalmology. Shift: Day. Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week. FTE: 1 Employee. Status: Regular.

Opportunity Highlights

• Build a destination pediatric oculoplastics program and lead the strategic growth of a comprehensive pediatric oculoplastics and orbital surgery program.
• Develop clinical centers of excellence in 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, participating in programmatic growth initiatives supported by hospital leadership.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including craniofacial surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, medical genetics, otolaryngology–head and neck surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, dermatology, oncology, vascular anomalies, endocrinology, and interventional radiology.
• Develop specialized multidisciplinary clinics and surgical programs aligned with the candidate’s clinical and academic interests.
• Leverage a robust referral network and program coordination resources to facilitate complex multidisciplinary evaluations and longitudinal patient management.

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.

Contact

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all 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.