Pediatric Ophthalmologist

Mount Sinai Services of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai-Elmhurst and Queens Programs; Elmhurst (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CME

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst seeks a part-time Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join Elmhurst Hospital Center in Elmhurst, NY. The physician will care for children in the outpatient clinic and contribute to teaching and academic advancement.

The position offers opportunities for program development, quality and safety initiatives, and CME. A faculty appointment will be provided commensurate with credentials and experience.

Qualifications

• MD degree and NY license with DEA and Medicaid number.
• Board certification/eligibility in Pediatric Ophthalmology is required.
• Fellowship training in a related discipline preferred.
• Experience in resident education and quality/safety initiatives is desirable.
• Clinical excellence with emphasis on strabismus and pediatric care.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient pediatric ophthalmology care.
• Teach residents and participate in medical education.
• Contribute to program development in quality and safety.
• Engage in academic activities and scholarly work.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on service improvements.

Skills

Pediatric ophthalmology

Resident education

Teaching

Strabismus care

Education

MD degree

Board certified/eligible in Pediatric Ophthalmology

Fellowship training

New York State Medical License

DEA registration

Job description

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, serving the culturally diverse community of Western Queens, is seeking a part time (24 hours per week) board certified/board eligible Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join the growing Division of Ophthalmology at Elmhurst Hospital Center in Elmhurst, New York.

We are seeking a pediatric ophthalmologist with expertise in caring for children and complex pediatric ophthalmology patients in the outpatient clinic setting as well as an interest in teaching. There are a wide variety of opportunities for program development and academic advancement in the areas of general pediatric ophthalmology, quality & safety and medical education. The hospital is easily accessible by public transportation and car from all areas of New York City, New Jersey and Long Island.

Candidates must have a MD degree and be board certified/board eligible in Pediatric Ophthalmology and fellowship trained in a related discipline with a valid New York State License, DEA and Medicaid number. Creative scholarship is also required. Candidates should also have experience in resident education and exemplary patient care, with an emphasis on strabismus. Medical fluency in additional languages is helpful but not a requirement. We offer a faculty appointment with the Icahn School of Medical at Mount Sinai commensurate with credentials, experience and qualifications. We also offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package including CME. The base salary for this position is $210,288 and faculty practice distributions throughout the academic year.

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Contact Information

Teddy Lyu, M.D.

Director of Ophthalmology

Elmhurst Hospital Center

79-01 Broadway, Room H2-38

Elmhurst, NY 11373

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