Ophthalmology - Academic - 15622185

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is recruiting a Pediatric Ophthalmologist at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level. Salary and appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. We seek an outstanding individual with an MD degree who is board certified (or eligible) by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is eligible for Texas medical licensure. Successful completion of an ACGME (or equivalent) accredited residency in Ophthalmology as well as an AUPO accredited fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology is required. Duties will include sharing responsibility with our three current full time Pediatric Ophthalmologists in the didactic and clinical training of residents and fellows in Pediatric Ophthalmology and the clinical care of patients at Children’s Medical Center Dallas and UT Southwestern-affiliated faculty practice sites. The successful applicant will have demonstrated medical and surgical skills and interest in all aspects of Pediatric Ophthalmology and adult strabismus. Candidates with expertise and scholarly interest in the medical and surgical management of Pediatric Glaucoma will be given preferential consideration. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule UT Southwestern is home to the one of America’s top medical schools and research institutions and our Department of Ophthalmology hosts one of the largest residency programs in the US. UT Southwestern isn’t just a great place to work; it also happens to be in a great place to call home. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is one of the most exciting regions in the country to live in, offering a compelling blend of cultural, recreational, sports, and entertainment activities to our employees and their families all year long.

Requirements

• MD degree
• board certified (or eligible) by the American Board of Ophthalmology
• eligible for Texas medical licensure
• Successful completion of an ACGME (or equivalent) accredited residency in Ophthalmology
• AUPO accredited fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology
• demonstrated medical and surgical skills and interest in all aspects of Pediatric Ophthalmology and adult strabismus

Nice To Haves

• expertise and scholarly interest in the medical and surgical management of Pediatric Glaucoma

Responsibilities

• sharing responsibility with our three current full time Pediatric Ophthalmologists in the didactic and clinical training of residents and fellows in Pediatric Ophthalmology
• clinical care of patients at Children’s Medical Center Dallas and UT Southwestern-affiliated faculty practice sites

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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree