Vitreoretinal Surgery and Disease Ophthalmologists

AOIA; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

CME allowance

Malpractice insurance

Teaching and research opportunities

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks an ophthalmologist fellowship-trained in vitreoretinal surgery to join our academic and clinical mission.

The candidate will provide patient care, engage in resident and student teaching, and participate in scholarly activities within SLUHN. The role offers competitive compensation, potential signing bonus, relocation assistance, and a strong support network while contributing to the development of the Division of Vitreoretinal Disease within the

Qualifications

• BC/BE Ophthalmology with vitreoretinal subspecialty
• Fellowship-trained in Vitreoretinal Surgery and Disease
• Strong teaching and scholarly activity is encouraged

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for vitreoretinal patients and supervise trainees
• Engage in teaching at the affiliated medical school and hospital
• Contribute to scholarly activities and departmental development

Skills

Vitreoretinal surgery

Education

Vitreoretinal fellowship

Job description

Your Career Starts Here- St. Luke's is Hiring

St. Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN), the region's largest, most established health system, a major teaching hospital, and one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals is seeking BC/BE subspecialty Ophthalmologists fellowship-trained in Vitreoretinal Surgery and Disease. Successful candidates have an opportunity to join an established and dedicated community of faculty, colleagues, and students at the Temple/St. Luke's School of Medicine. Duties will include clinical care, teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activities. Also, in collaboration with the Network and Chair of Ophthalmology - and depending on their skillset and interest - those joining SLUHN may assist as one of the architects in the development of the Division of Vitreoretinal Surgery and Disease within the new Department of Ophthalmology at SLUHN.

We are looking for energetic & dynamic candidates who will embrace the St. Luke's missions of caring for patients, patient-centric and innovative research and translation, and medical education.

In joining St. Luke's University Health Network you'll enjoy:

• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
• A culture in which innovation is highly valued
• The opportunity to live in a beautiful town or a country setting, all within easy reach of New York City, Philadelphia, the Poconos, and other points of interest.
• Work/life balance and flexibility
• Exceptional compensation package, starting bonus, and relocation reimbursement
• Rich benefits package including malpractice, health and dental insurance, and generous CME allowance
• Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities
• Mentorship and support for your own career growth and development

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About St. Luke's University Health Network

Founded in 1872,St. Lukes University Health Network(SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $4 billion, the Networks service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Lukes hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Lukes Childrens Hospital.

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