Physician - Comprehensive Ophthalmology

20010 Sanford Clinic; White Marsh (MD); On-site; USD 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K plan

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

CME allowance

Relocation allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a BE/BC Ophthalmologist with a Retina fellowship to join our established ophthalmology team in Marshfield, Wisconsin. The role includes comprehensive eye care with subspecialty retina work and potential academic involvement.

We offer a competitive compensation plan, relocation assistance, CME allowance, malpractice tail coverage, 401K, and a strong patient referral base. A collegial, education-driven environment awaits.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required with BE/BC in Ophthalmology.
• Fellowship in Retina preferred; relevant subspecialty training is advantageous.
• Board certification or eligibility with a plan to attain certification.

Responsibilities

• Core Privileges include history/exam, diagnosis, and management of ocular and visual disorders.
• Provide nonsurgical and surgical procedures as appropriate for patient ages.
• Participate in education and intra-department collaboration.

Skills

Retina fellowship

Ophthalmology procedures

BE/BC Ophthalmologist

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Visas Accepted H1B or J1 Specialty Ophthalmology Practice Details Marshfield Medical Center located in Marshfield, Wisconsin is looking for BE/BC Ophthalmologist who has completed a Retina fellowship to join an established Ophthalmology team.

The full scope department offer subspecialty care, including glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmology. Busy practice with the potential for unlimited growth! Excellent referral base! Call 1:5 Dedicated Ancillary Staff Clinic-Hospital-ASC Attached Full complement of Diagnostic Equipment Skilled Support Staff Collegial Environment We strongly encourage our physicians to be involved in medical education and research to continue building our strong foundation of patient care, research and education for years to come.

Community Description Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, Marshfield is a safe, clean community with a population of about 20,000 people. The region boasts a solid economy and a low cost of living, which includes below-national average costs for housing and transportation. Community pride is evident in the private and city funds invested in making Marshfield a great place to live. Located one mile outside of town, you will have access to 6,500 acres for hiking, biking, hunting, canoeing, cross-country skiing, berry picking, and wildlife or bird watching or simply enjoying the fresh air. With excellent schools and high school graduation rates high above the national average, Marshfield is committed to offering and preparing students for top-notch educational opportunities. Those of us that have chosen to call Marshfield home have come to enjoy the benefits of short commutes, safe and friendly neighborhoods, fresh air and water, bountiful nature, and so much more. Come and see for yourself. Fun Fact: Marshfield is known as the HEART of Wisconsin!

Job Description

Core Privileges include the ability to perform history and physical examination, admit (if applicable to setting), evaluate, diagnose, consult, and provide nonsurgical and surgical procedures on patients of all ages with ocular, and visual disorders, including those of the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways.

Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. degree. Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways and should be reflective of the privileges being requested: An applicant who has just completed a residency provides his/her residency log. OR An applicant who is not applying directly out of a residency shall provide a quality profile from the hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the past 12 months, including numbers of procedures performed morbidity, mortality, infection rates, and other complications. The applicant must be able to demonstrate at least 50 Ophthalmology procedures in the last 12 months. OR If a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has privileges, documentation of the applicant’s clinical setting activity for the last 12 months is required. The applicant must be able to demonstrate at least 50 Ophthalmology procedures in the last 12 months. Successful completion of a hospital affiliated Ophthalmology residency program accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada. Training at residency programs accredited by organizations other than the above, may be considered via the waiver of eligibility process as defined in the Credentialing Policy. Certification in the primary area of practice by the appropriate specialty/ subspecialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their residency training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their residency training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entity’s policy for grandfather exceptions) Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

Compensation

Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package, including

• health, dental and vision insurance
• 401K plan
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance
• CME allowance
• allowed time away
• malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• a relocation allowance

EEO Statement

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

About Sanford Health

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.