Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology/Glaucoma

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 clinical care to Glaucoma 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 Glaucoma and General Ophthalmology patients; teaching residents and house staff about glaucoma diseases and issues; performing research relevant to glaucoma.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical care to Glaucoma 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 Glaucoma and General Ophthalmology patients.
• Teaching residents and house staff about glaucoma diseases and issues.
• Performing research relevant to glaucoma.
• Abiding by all state, federal and institutional compliance regulations.
• Attending compliance training and performing requirements for Staff Members as outlined in Compliance Roles and Responsibilities.
• Documenting in medical records all patient care services delivered in support of third party bills.
• Processing billings for hospital and clinic charges in accordance with HCFA, Medicaid, Champus and all commercial and managed care carriers.

Benefits

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Equal opportunity and affirmative action organization.

What This Job Offers

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