Open Rank - Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor (Ophthalmology Anterior Segment Surgeon)

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking applicants for a full time (1.0FTE) open rank Instructor – Professor - Anterior Segment Surgeon to support our site of practice at Medical Center of the Rockies in Northern Colorado. This position will provide outpatient medical and surgical management of these specialties at UCH and Medical Center of the Rockies in Northern Colorado.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates will be M.D. or D.O. trained and have completed an approved residency program in ophthalmology.
• Must be board certified or eligible and have a Colorado medical license or be eligible.
• Completed approved residency program
• 1 year of experience in comprehensive eye care
• 2-3 years of experience in comprehensive eye care
• 3+ years of experience at an associate professor rank at an AMC comprehensive eye care
• 5+ years of experience at an professor rank at an AMC in comprehensive eye care

Nice To Haves

• Ophthalmology fellowship trained
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary environment between subspecialty ophthalmologists is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge and proficiency in medical and surgical management of ophthalmic diseases.
• Demonstrated interest in resident teaching and basic or clinical applied research.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct patient care at the Medical Center of the Rockies (MCR) and UCHealth affiliates in the management of medical and surgical ophthalmic conditions, routine eye screening, and comprehensive care.
• Provide surgical management of patients with cataract and refractive conditions.
• Evaluate and manage urgent ophthalmic conditions and collaborate with subspeciality services to provide tertiary level eye care.
• Perform refraction and prescribe eyeglasses.
• Provide resident teaching.
• Perform basic or clinical applied research.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree