Pediatric Ophthalmologist

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; United States; Sur place; USD 250 000 - 350 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo, OH is seeking a full-time Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join a busy subspecialty practice. The incumbent will provide medical care, participate in retinopathy of prematurity screening, and collaborate with retina, cornea, glaucoma, and oculoplastic teams.

The role emphasizes clinical and surgical care, teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, and staying current with advances in pediatric eye care within a large academic health system.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine required.
• Medical License in the State of Ohio required.
• Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics required.

Responsabilités

• Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols.
• Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in the training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows as required.
• Stays up-to-date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care.

Formation

MD/DO

Description du poste

Overview: Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Toledo is currently seeking a full-time Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join their team. The existing practice is part of the ProMedica Physicians Eye Care team and includes 3 optometrists and one pediatric ophthalmologist. There is a large need for an additional pediatric ophthalmologist due to closing of another very busy pediatric ophthalmology practice in the area. This pediatric eye department is the nearest provider of these subspecialty services for a population of over 640,000. The successful candidate for this position will join a comprehensive and subspecialty practice that includes retina, cornea, glaucoma, and oculoplastic subspecialists. The pediatric/adult strabismus referral relationships with pediatricians and other eye care providers are well established in this practice. In addition to a busy surgical and clinical practice, the successful candidate would share responsibility for local retinopathy of prematurity screenings and treatment at both Nationwide Children’s Hospital- Toledo and ProMedica Russel J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital with other pediatric ophthalmologists in the region.

Job Description Summary: Provides medical care and treatment to patients.

Job Description

• Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols.
• Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in the training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows as required.
• Stays up-to-date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care.

Education Requirement

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent, required. Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable, required.

Licensure Requirement

Medical License in the State of Ohio, required. Unrestricted licensed physician, required.

Certifications

Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics, required.

Skills & Experience

Skills: (not specified) Experience: Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the division.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

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