Ophthalmology - Academic - 15695781

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks an Ophthalmologic Hospitalist to provide comprehensive inpatient ophthalmology consultation services for the Emergency Department and hospitalized patients. The physician will perform bedside ocular evaluations, coordinate subspecialty consultations, and ensure timely ophthalmic management for patients admitted throughout the hospital system. Clinical duties include providing consultation for the Emergency Department, inpatient, and ICU patients, coordinating care with subspecialty services such as retina, glaucoma, oculoplastics , and cornea, and performing procedures that include ocular trauma assessment, removal of ocular surface foreign bodies, culture and management of corneal infections, and anterior chamber paracentesis for various forms of glaucoma.

Requirements

• MD degree
• Board certification or eligibility in ophthalmology
• Texas Medical License

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation for the Emergency Department, inpatient, and ICU patients
• Coordinate care with subspecialty services such as retina, glaucoma, oculoplastics , and cornea
• Perform procedures that include ocular trauma assessment, removal of ocular surface foreign bodies, culture and management of corneal infections, and anterior chamber paracentesis for various forms of glaucoma

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

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