Pediatric Ophthalmologist Metro Detroit

INAAP; Michigan; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Research opportunities

Teaching and fellowship involvement

Job summary

Children’s Eye Care of Michigan, a prominent pediatric ophthalmology practice in Detroit, seeks a fellowship-trained, board-certified/board-eligible pediatric ophthalmologist to join our physician-owned private practice. The role blends autonomy with complex pathology, teaching and academic involvement at a major children’s hospital.

The position offers an established practice with exposure to high-volume cases, an AUPO-accredited fellowship, and opportunities for research and academic

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree in ophthalmology with board eligibility or certification.
• Completed AUPO-accredited fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
• Eligible for Michigan medical licensure and board certification in Ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology care including adult strabismus when needed.
• Participate in teaching and mentorship at affiliated academic clinic.
• Collaborate with private practice leadership and contribute to research and academic activities.

Skills

Pediatric ophthalmology

Surgical skills

Teaching/mentorship

Education

MD or DO degree

AUPO-accredited fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Job description

Children’s Eye Care of Michigan, one of the largest pediatric ophthalmology practices in the United States, is seeking a fellowship-trained, board-certified/board-eligible pediatric ophthalmologist to join our physician-owned private practice in metropolitan Detroit.

This opportunity is for a pediatric ophthalmologist who wants the best of both worlds: the autonomy and collegiality of private practice combined with the complex pathology, teaching and academic involvement typically associated with a major children’s hospital.

Founded in 1973, Children’s Eye Care has built an extensive referral network throughout Michigan and the surrounding region. Our physicians practice across suburban offices as well as our academic clinic at Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. The breadth of our referral base provides exposure to both high-volume pediatric ophthalmology and unusually complex medical and surgical disease.

The Clinical Practice

Our physicians provide comprehensive pediatric ophthalmic care as well as adult strabismus care.

We are specifically seeking a pediatric ophthalmologist who is comfortable managing:

• Pediatric glaucoma, including medical and surgical management
• Infantile and juvenile cataracts
• Retinopathy of prematurity, including screening and treatment
• Pediatric ocular trauma
• Pediatric strabismus and amblyopia
• Adult strabismus preferred but not required
• Pediatric lacrimal disease
• Ocular manifestations of genetic, neurologic and systemic disease

Our physicians are supported by an experienced team of eight certified orthoptists, pediatric ophthalmic technicians, opticians and administrative professionals with systems specifically designed around pediatric ophthalmology.

Private Practice + Academics

Children’s Eye Care offers a model that is increasingly difficult to find: an independent, physician-owned pediatric ophthalmology practice with substantial academic involvement.

Our Detroit academic clinic is located at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, where our physicians participate in the education of approximately 26 ophthalmology residents and 50 medical students. The practice sponsors an AUPO-accredited pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus fellowship, providing opportunities for teaching and mentorship.

Just as importantly, our physicians remain part of a privately owned group. Clinical and business decisions are made by physicians and leadership who understand pediatric ophthalmology not by a distant health system.

Why Children’s Eye Care?

This is an established practice with decades of history, a substantial referral network and the infrastructure already in place to support a busy pediatric subspecialist. A new physician is not being asked to build a pediatric referral base from scratch.

Our practice offers:

• A large and diverse pediatric patient population
• An established regional referral network
• Significant complex medical and surgical pathology
• A mature ROP program
• Experienced orthoptic and clinical support
• Teaching and fellowship involvement
• Opportunities for research and academic appointments
• The professional autonomy of an independent physician-owned practice
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Retirement benefits and generous paid time off
• Continuing medical education and support for professional involvement

Living in Metro Detroit

Metro Detroit offers an appealing combination of major-city amenities and highly livable suburban communities. Physicians can choose among vibrant urban neighborhoods, established communities with excellent schools, or lake-oriented suburban living – all within a reasonable commute of the practice.

The region offers major professional sports, an internationally recognized arts and music community, outstanding restaurants, extensive parks and trails, and easy access to Michigan’s lakes and outdoor recreation. Compared with many major metropolitan areas, Southeast Michigan also offers an attractive cost of living and housing market.

Candidates must:

• Hold an MD or DO degree
• Have completed an AUPO-accredited fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
• Be board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology
• Be eligible for medical licensure in Michigan
• Have strong clinical and surgical skills in pediatric ophthalmology
• Be able to manage complex pediatric glaucoma and cataract disease
• Be trained and willing to participate in ROP screening and treatment
• Be capable of managing pediatric ocular trauma, including appropriate surgical trauma care
• Value collaborative practice, teaching and high‑quality patient care