Vitreoretinal Surgeon — Academic Clinician & Educator

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Low-cost medical and dental plans

Excellent retirement plans

Opportunity for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Disability and life insurance

Malpractice coverage

Employee and family member tuition reimbursement

Job summary

An educational institution in the United States is seeking a Vitreoretinal Surgeon to enhance its Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Department. The successful candidate will develop a clinical practice at the university hospital while engaging in teaching, research, and on-call duties. Qualifications include completion of residency and fellowship programs in ophthalmology and vitreoretinal surgery, along with proper licensure in New Mexico. Competitive benefits are offered, making this an attractive opportunity for the right professional.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ophthalmology residency program.
• Completion of a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship.
• Board certified or eligible in ophthalmology.
• Eligible for licensure in New Mexico.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a busy clinical practice at the UNM Hospital Eye Clinic.
• Share on‑call responsibilities with existing faculty.
• Teach and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Participate in clinical research and clinical trials.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to preserve and restore vision.

Skills

Ophthalmology

Clinical research

Clinical education

Education

Completion of an ophthalmology residency program

Completion of a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship

Job description

An educational institution in the United States is seeking a Vitreoretinal Surgeon to enhance its Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Department. The successful candidate will develop a clinical practice at the university hospital while engaging in teaching, research, and on-call duties. Qualifications include completion of residency and fellowship programs in ophthalmology and vitreoretinal surgery, along with proper licensure in New Mexico. Competitive benefits are offered, making this an attractive opportunity for the right professional.