Vitreoretinal Surgery Position with Established Ophthalmology Practice in Illinois

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 650,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life insurance

Retirement plans with employer match

CME allowance ($4,000 annually)

Paid malpractice insurance

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics is looking to hire a BE/BC Ophthalmologist specializing in Vitreoretinal surgery to join a busy practice in Champaign, Illinois. The physician will be expected to provide high-quality retinal care, work in a supportive environment with experienced colleagues, and engage in research opportunities.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $650,000 - $700,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and continued educational allowances.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be board certified or board eligible.
• Must have fellowship training in Vitreoretinal surgery.
• Candidates should be motivated to perform high-volume surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality and compassionate retinal care.
• Participate in a collegial work environment.
• Contribute to clinical research as needed.

Skills

Vitreoretinal surgical skills

Personable attitude

Team player

High volume surgery motivation

Education

BE/BC in Ophthalmology

Tools

Zeiss IOLmaster 700

Humphrey Visual Fields

Heidelberg OCT

Alcon Centurion

Callisto Eye System

Lumenis Selecta II SLT laser

Intraoperative OCT

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a BE/BC Ophthalmologist with Vitreoretinal fellowship training to join our busy Ophthalmology practice in Champaign, Illinois.

Opportunity Details

• Candidates interested in full-time positions or non-traditional scheduling options are welcome to apply
• We seek a BC/BE Vitreoretinal surgeon to provide high quality and compassionate retinal care in Champaign, Illinois
• The ideal candidate is personable and a team-player with strong medical and surgical skills, who is motivated to perform a high volume of Vitreoretinal surgeries
• Join a collegial work environment with colleagues that will provide mentorship and support your continued professional development. Our current provider group consists of 6 Ophthalmologists, 5 Optometrists, 1 Low Vision specialist, 5 ABOC Opticians and a dedicated Eye EMR support team.
• Busy, ready-made, full volume practice with a strong referral base
• Two-year guaranteed base salary
• Call responsibility is 1:5
• Large optometric referral network
• Clinical research department with an embedded clinical studies coordinator
• At the Carle Eye Department, we take pride in offering advanced eye care and cutting-edge surgical solutions in a professional and caring environment. Our newly-built, state-of-the-art facility includes 26 Ophthalmology exam lanes, 2 minor procedure rooms, 3 laser rooms, an onsite state of the art ambulatory surgery center, an integrated clinical research suite, one satellite location, and an onsite optical service facility in Champaign. Our satellite clinic is conveniently located in a brand new, state-of-the-art building with an onsite ASC in Danville
• State-of-the-art equipment including; 2 Zeiss IOLmaster 700, 2 Humphrey Visual Fields, 4 Heidelberg OCTs including FA, ICG & OCT-A, Optos Silverstone, Cirrus OCT, Accutome UBM, A-scan & B-scan, Intraoperative OCT, Zeiss Lumera 700 microscopes, Alcon Centurion, Callisto Eye System, Lumenis Selecta II SLT laser, Zeiss Yag Visulas III laser, Lumenis Vision One laser, and Iridex Micropulse Laser
• Opportunity for academic and/or research affiliation with the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the nation’s first medical school focused at the intersection of healthcare and engineering
• Carle offers an excellent benefit package including health/dental/life insurance, 403(b) plan with employer match and 457(b) retirement plan, short-term and long-term own-occupation disability insurance, relocation allowance, CME allowance ($4,000 annually), and paid malpractice insurance with tail insurance coverage

About Our Community

Globally connected, innovative and culturally rich, Champaign-Urbana is centrally located to Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis and is home to one of the world's great public research universities - the Big Ten University of Illinois. With ease of transportation, excellent schools and affordable housing options, our community features the friendliness and advantages of a smaller town while offering the dining, arts, sports, and entertainment options found in a much larger city.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $650,000 - $700,000. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.