Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology/Cornea

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

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About The Position

OHSU Casey Eye Institute is a premier academic medical center providing eye care for adults and children in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We treat eye conditions from the most straightforward to the most complex and offer expert care in all ophthalmology specialties. Since 1945, OHSU Casey Eye Institute doctors and vision scientists have worked side by side to discover the causes of eye disease and find new treatments. Bringing research and patient care together helps us turn possibilities into realities OHSU Casey Eye Institute is a 'High Performing' eye hospital, which means we are ranked in the top 10 percent nationally by U.S. News & World Report. The duties of this position include: Providing comprehensive clinical care to General Ophthalmology and Corneal patients of the University Hospital and Clinics and affiliated hospitals and clinics; engaging in public service through consultative activities with non-university groups as approved by Department Chair; providing staffing to residents seeing Corneal patients; teaching residents and house staff about corneal diseases and issues; performing research relevant to corneal medicine. Clinical: Your Department Chair will assign your clinic schedule. Your clinical activity may occur at our Marquam Hill and Center for Health and Healing locations at OHSU as well as off-campus locales including the Casey Eye Institute satellite clinic in Vancouver, WA, and clinic activity at Hillsboro Eye Clinic. Education: OHSU is a teaching facility and you will be expected to teach medical student and residents in the clinical setting as well as through assigned lectures to be given during the course of the year. Research: Faculty interested in doing research may also apply for departmental research assistance through the Department of Ophthalmology Chair. Administration: Administrative and other duties may be assigned based on department needs and your areas of expertise and interest. There may be opportunities to participate in departmental management and to serve on institutional committees.

Requirements

• Current, valid MD license.
• Completion of an accredited residency program and corneal fellowship training.
• Board certified or eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
• Strong clinical and patient assessment skills.
• Detail oriented and meticulous in all aspects of work.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong communication and patient relations skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated innovation, initiative, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well independently and multi-task.
• Ability to plan and organize technical work and adapt to a changing work environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive clinical care to General Ophthalmology and Corneal patients.
• Engaging in public service through consultative activities with non-university groups.
• Providing staffing to residents seeing Corneal patients.
• Teaching residents and house staff about corneal diseases and issues.
• Performing research relevant to corneal medicine.
• Assigning clinic schedule as per Department Chair.
• Teaching medical students and residents in clinical settings and through lectures.
• Participating in departmental management and serving on institutional committees.

What This Job Offers

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