Physician: Ophthalmologist

UnitedHealth Group; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 285,000 - 592,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Buy-in potential

Fortune 5 backing

Retirement plan

ESPP

Partnership opportunities

Generous PTO

Malpractice coverage

Continuing education

Job summary

Crystal Run Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a dedicated, patient-centric full-time Ophthalmologist to join our growing team in Middletown, New York.

Four 10-hr shifts per week with shared on-call support. Role based at Goshen 3 days/week and Rock Hill 1 day/week, with cataract surgery opportunities at Garnett Health or our ambulatory center, totaling ~200 cases per year.

Qualifications

• BC in Ophthalmology required.
• Unrestricted New York State Medical License or ability to obtain.
• Current New York State DEA certificate or ability to obtain.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical and surgical eye care within a fellowship-trained team of ophthalmologists and optometrists.
• Consult with patients about eye health and discuss latest advancements in care.
• Refer patients to advanced specialists as needed.
• Examine and diagnose to determine need for procedures/surgery and oversee treatment pre- and post-surgery.
• Order tests and interpret results to determine best treatments.
• Maintain medical records and results.
• Utilize advanced ophthalmic equipment for imaging and surgery.
• Perform common and complex ophthalmic procedures such as cataract surgery and glaucoma treatment.

Skills

Fellowship-trained

Patient-centered

Educate patients

Education

BC in Ophthalmology

Tools

Ophthalmic equipment

Job description

Crystal Run Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a dedicated, patient-centric full‑time Ophthalmologist to join our growing team in Middletown, New York.

Position Highlights

• Fellowship‑trained, physician‑led, patient centered team‑based care environment
• Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Stability of an established, reputable practice within a collegial multispecialty group with an exceptionally large referral base of over 400 local providers spanning over 70 medical and surgical specialties and sub‑specialties.
• Direct support staff and teams to assist with patient care and workflow.
• Autonomy and independence in practice, including a strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospital(s) and ambulatory surgery center(s) that provides a full range of medical and surgical Ophthalmology care services.
• Desirable schedules promoting work‑life balance that feature four 10‑hr shifts per week & shared/rotating on‑call support (i.e., 1 week of on‑call support per month).
• Patient census – primarily adult focused (18+), with opportunity to expand scope of practice to include Pediatrics (if interested).
• New grads are welcome to apply!
• Learn more about our Ophthalmology department/team at Crystal Run Healthcare by clicking here.

Position Responsibilities

The Ophthalmology specialists at Crystal Run Healthcare are based out of our office locations in Goshen, NY, Middletown, NY, and Rock Hill, NY. An ideal candidate would be someone willing to be based at our Goshen, NY office 3‑day per week (i.e., 30 hours) and travel to our Rock Hill office 1‑day per week (i.e., 10 hours), with half or whole days booked twice per month for cataract surgeries at the local hospital surgery center (i.e., Garnett Health) and/or our Middletown, NY Ambulatory Surgical Center (i.e., estimated 200 cataract surgeries per year, with opportunity to double within first 2 years).

• Provide complete comprehensive medical and surgical eye care within a team of highly skilled, fellowship‑trained Ophthalmologists and Optometrists – ranging from simple evaluations for eyeglasses, to treatment of common conditions like conjunctivitis, to complex and delicate eye surgery.
  • Commonly treated eye conditions include, but not limited to: Cataracts, Corneal diseases, Diabetic retinopathy, Flashes and floaters, Glaucoma, Macular hole, Macular pucker, Macular degeneration, Vitreous hemorrhage.
• Consult with patients about the status of their eye health, while providing them with the latest advancements in eye care.
• Refer patients to advanced specialists as needed.
• Examine & diagnose patients to determine need for procedure / surgery, oversight of all treatment prior to and post‑surgery and identify associated risks.
• Order tests and interpret results to determine the best treatment options.
• Maintain appropriate medical records and results.
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment including, but not limited to:
  • Two types of lasers, glaucoma field testers and optic nerve head analyzer.
  • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT).
  • Corneal topography.
  • Corneal pachymetry.
  • IOLmaster.
  • Scan/immersion ultrasound.
  • B scan ultrasound.
  • Optomap retinal exam.
• Frequently performed procedures and therapies include, but not limited to:
  • Cataract surgery.
  • Corneal transplants.
  • Glaucoma treatment and surgery.
  • Intravitreal injections (including Lucentis, Avastin, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ozurdex).
  • Laser surgery for glaucoma.
  • New presbyopic intraocular lenses – presbyopia‑correcting IOLs.
  • Macular surgery.
  • Scleral buckle surgery.
  • Minor eyelid surgery.
  • Punctal plug placement.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, with significant earning potential, and bonus eligibility.
• Potential for buy‑in with local ASC's.
• Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company.
• Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock).
• Physician partnership opportunities and incentives.
• Generous PTO packages.
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage.
• Robust clinician learning and development programs.

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $285,000 to $592,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Required Qualifications

• BC in Ophthalmology.
• Unrestricted New York State Medical License (or ability to obtain).
• Current New York State DEA certificate (or ability to obtain).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of accredited relevant fellowship training.
• Medical and surgical glaucoma experience.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.