Retina Specialist

Lehigh Valley Network; Fogelsville (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting Bonus

Relocation

CME Time and Allowance

Malpractice Insurance with Tail Cover

Abridge AI scribe

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Retina Surgeon to join our expanding ophthalmology group in Pennsylvania. The position offers a high-volume practice with advanced retinal therapies and a collaborative team of ophthalmologists, optometrists, and support staff.

We value surgical excellence, patient-centered care, and ongoing education; board-certified/eligible candidates with retina fellowship are encouraged to apply, with competitive compensation, full benefits, relocation assistance,

Qualifications

• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified with American Board of Ophthalmology.
• A valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required.
• Reasonable call expectation.
• Fellowship trained in Retina.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and surgical retina care in a high-volume practice.
• Perform intravitreal injections and vitreoretinal surgeries.
• Collaborate with Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and support staff.

Skills

Ophthalmology

Retina specialty

Patient care

Education

Fellowship in Retina

Job description

Join a team that delivers excellence.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional healthcare experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best healthcare possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Specialty:

Our surgeons possess unmatched depth and breadth of surgical knowledge in the area, specializing in less invasive techniques and innovative practices. You will be a part of a team that is setting the bar for surgical excellence.

• Be at the forefront of leading-edge technologies, delivering high-quality care to patients
• Collaborate seamlessly with expert clinicians and with other highly trained professionals, all possessing unique areas of expertise
• An adaptable environment stays current with the latest advancements in medical technology

Join a team of unmatched surgical expertise. Many of our physicians have trained at the nation’s best academic institutions and published promising research in prestigious medical journals. Our surgeons perform more than 85,000 surgeries every year – 25 percent more than other centers in the region.

In a Retina Surgical Specialist career, you’ll experience:

• Work with a team of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, and Certified Ophthalmic Assistants

• Well established high-volume practice with strong referral network
• Includes clinical and surgical care of patients with retina diseases (Intravitreal injections, Vitreoretinal surgeries, ROP - Retinopathy of Prematurity Service)
• The office is equipped with full-scale equipment required to see patients of all ages. For a candidate interested in retina, the office is equipped with Cirrus OCT with Angio, Wide field Zeiss fundus camera, and Argon laser. There is a full-service optical shop that includes contact lens services. The office has a dedicated Medspa room offering limited aesthetic services. Surgeries are performed at ASC (no ownership stake) and in the hospital when general anesthesia is needed.

Benefits:

Explore our benefits.

• Starting Bonus
• Resident and Fellow Educational Stipends
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• CME Time and Allowance
• *Abridge, a free and powerful AI scribe solution
• Relocation (if applicable)

Qualifications:

• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified with American Board of Ophthalmology
• A valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
• Reasonable call expectation
• Fellowship trained in Retina

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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