Vitreoretinal Surgeon- Open Rank of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

The 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

Vitreoretinal Surgeon – Open Rank, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Position Summary: The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center seeks an outstanding vitreoretinal surgeon to add to our expanding group. The candidate will develop a busy clinical practice at the UNM Hospital Eye Clinic, share responsibility for on‑call duties, and participate in medical student and resident education. The surgeon will also engage in academic research and contribute to a service that offers a mix of tertiary and indigent care.

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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in clinical education.
• Experience in clinical research.
• Demonstrated commitment to understanding the cultures of New Mexico and to the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Low‑cost medical and dental plans.
• Excellent retirement plans with strong employer contribution.
• Opportunity for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Malpractice coverage.
• Employee and family member tuition reimbursement.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.