Comprehensive Ophthalmologist - Astoria, OR (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor)

Oregon Health & Science University•Astoria, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

OREGON, Astoria. Oregon Health & Science University, (OHSU), is a leading health and research university that strives for excellence in patient care, education, research, and community service. Casey Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology at OHSU is recruiting a full-time Comprehensive Ophthalmologist for its affiliated clinic located in Astoria, Oregon. This position will join an established and highly regarded University-based practice with clinical, research, and educational responsibilities, and will hold an academic appointment. It has a strong established referral base and an active surgical load. The group practice consists of 12 optometrists and 52 ophthalmologists offering sub-specialty services in cornea, vitreoretinal disease, ophthalmic pathology and oncology, uveitis and ocular immunology, glaucoma, oculoplastics, neuro-ophthalmology, low vision rehabilitation, and ophthalmic genetics. The ideal candidate must be board certified or board eligible. Oregon and Washington state medical licensures are required. A competitive benefit package will be offered and housing support is provided on a time limited basis. This position is under the supervision of the Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology. The duties of this position are in support of the missions, goals and objectives of OHSU and the School of Medicine and include: teaching medical students, house staff, paramedical personnel and the regional medical community; providing clinical care to 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 the Department Chair. Specific duties include caring for comprehensive ophthalmology patients and providing staffing to residents who care for such patients. Clinical practice is largely expected to focus on comprehensive ophthalmology at CEI’s satellite location in Astoria, Oregon.

Requirements

Requires a current, valid MD license
completion of an accredited ophthalmology residency program
Must be 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
Requires 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 is essential
Demonstrated innovation, initiative, and creative problem-solving skills are imperative
Must be pro-active and detail oriented
Ability to work well independently and multi-task is critical
Ability to plan and organize technical work and to adapt to a changing work environment is critical
Must be able to assess and develop work tasks and systems in order to optimize clinic performance

Responsibilities

teaching medical students, house staff, paramedical personnel and the regional medical community
providing clinical care to 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 the Department Chair
caring for comprehensive ophthalmology patients
providing staffing to residents who care for such patients
Clinical practice is largely expected to focus on comprehensive ophthalmology at CEI’s satellite location in Astoria, Oregon.