Description

Job Summary:

 We are seeking a physician trained in ophthalmology with subspecialty training in medical and/or surgical

retina to join us in pursuit of high-quality patient care to provide Ophthalmology services including but not

limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care, and health maintenance.
 

Responsibilities: 

• Review patient medical history, reports and examination results.
• Perform retinal examination, and order/interpret tests (OCT, photos, fluorescein angiograms,
• and other tests as appropriate).
• Evaluate, diagnose, and provide appropriate treatment and patient care for a wide variety of
• vitro-retinal conditions.
• Treat retinal diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, vascular occlusions, and macular
• degeneration,
• Perform office-based procedures, including:
• Intravitreal injections.
• Focal and pan-retinal photocoagulation.
• Laser of retinal tears
• Surgical retinal specialists will also perform weekly outpatient surgical procedures including:
• Pars plana vitrectomy.
• Scleral buckling.
• Epiretinal membrane peeling.
• Macular hole repair.
• Prescribe medications and formulate ongoing treatment and disease management plans.
• Recommend suitable management for the patient, including but not limited to, preventive health
• recommendations and habits.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and internal and external optometrists and
• ophthalmologists, including internal virtual consults.
• Provide relationship-centered care, taking into account the patient’s psychosocial and physical
• needs.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Communicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of quality care.
• Participate in medical staff educational programs and meetings.

The Ideal Candidate: 

• Seeking both experienced – 2 years or above, and newly trained retina fellows
• Ability to treat and diagnose a wide variety of vitro-retinal conditions and improve patient
• outcomes.
• Demonstrate competency in diagnosis and treatment to assure high standards of patient care and
• safety are maintained.
• Patient-centered approach toward a positive patient experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Interest in population health management and value-based care.

Qualifications: 

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or foreign equivalent
• Completion of three year post graduate medical training from a U.S. accredited residency
• program in ophthalmology.
• Completion of a medical or medical-surgical retina fellowship, preferably one registered with
• AUPO-FCC
• Seeking both experienced – 2 years or above, and newly trained retina fellows
• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Ophthalmology
• Must possess current, unrestricted New York State license or be eligible for licensure
• Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration
• Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) strongly preferred
• Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written
• Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office
  
  

Competitive Benefit Package: 

• Competitive Base Salary & Value-Based RVU
• Sign-on Bonus
• Malpractice Insurance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan