Open Rank - Assistant- Associate Professor– Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
About The Position
The University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology is hiring a full-time, open-rank Assistant or Associate Professor to provide comprehensive ophthalmology care. The role provides clinical care for a full spectrum of urgent and chronic ophthalmic conditions, primarily at the Sue Anschutz Rodgers Eye Center – Boulder Clinic and UCH Longs Peak Hospital, with practice also at University of Colorado Hospital, Children’s Hospital Colorado, and affiliate sites. The position includes direct outpatient medical and surgical management and surgical care involving routine, premium, and complex cataract surgery; anterior segment procedures; minor in-office procedures; and laser procedures, including YAG capsulotomy. The clinician works in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, managing urgent cases alongside a base patient load, assessing eye complaints for severity and need for immediate intervention or subspecialty referral, and contributing to the department’s academic mission through education, service, and research. This is an onsite position in Boulder, Colorado. The Assistant Professor rank requires an MD or DO, completion of an approved ophthalmology residency, and a Colorado medical license or eligibility for one; the stated experience range is 0–3 years. The Associate Professor rank has the same degree, residency, and licensure requirements, with 4–7 years of experience. Prior work in an academic or hospital-based healthcare environment is preferred.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree.
- Completion of an approved residency program in Ophthalmology.
- Colorado medical license or eligibility for a Colorado medical license.
- For Assistant Professor rank: 0–3 years of experience.
- For Associate Professor rank: 4–7 years of experience.
Nice To Haves
- Previous work experience in an academic or hospital-based healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct outpatient medical and surgical management of comprehensive ophthalmology patients at the Boulder Clinic, UCH Longs Peak Hospital, University of Colorado Hospital, Children’s Hospital Colorado, and affiliate practice sites.
- Provide surgical care, including routine, premium, and complex cataract surgery, anterior segment procedures, minor in-office procedures, and laser procedures such as YAG capsulotomy.
- Manage urgent cases and an ongoing patient load in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Assess the severity of eye complaints and determine whether immediate intervention or referral to subspecialty care is needed.
- Contribute to the Department of Ophthalmology’s academic mission through education, service, and research.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Multiple dental plan options.
- Disability, life, and vision insurance.
- Retirement 401(a) plan with an employer contribution of 10% of gross pay.
- Paid time off accruals.
- 22 vacation days per year, with a maximum accrual of 352 hours.
- 15 sick days per year, with unlimited maximum accrual.
- 10 holiday days per year.
- Tuition benefit available on all CU campuses.
- Reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail service through ECO Pass.
- Additional perks and programs through CU Advantage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
