Physician and Division Director of Ophthalmology Cornea Service

University of Minnesota•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences is seeking a full-time, board-certified Ophthalmologist with fellowship training in Cornea and External Disease and Refractive Surgery to serve as the Division Director for our Cornea service. This position offers an exciting opportunity to expand a refractive surgery practice and lead the cornea division within our dynamic and comprehensive ophthalmology department. Our team includes over 40 faculty members across all ophthalmology subspecialties, with the cornea section featuring both a clinician-scientist and a cornea specialist. The practice is based at the University of Minnesota, with potential opportunities at one or two affiliated sites in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, a metropolitan region with a population of over 3 million. The department enjoys state-of-the-art technology for imaging, laser treatments, and diagnostics and a top ranked Clinic and Surgery Center that opened in 2016. This role involves providing comprehensive ophthalmic care to patients with a range of eye diseases, infections, trauma, and other conditions.

Requirements

M.D. degree
Graduate of accredited ACGME Ophthalmology residency and a one-year Cornea and External Disease and Refractive Surgery fellowship
Board eligible/certified with American Board of Ophthalmology
Licensed or ability to obtain Minnesota Board of Medical Practice licensure
Ability to maintain DEA certification in Minnesota
Ability to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges for credentialing and privileges
Experience or interest in clinical research and other scholarly activities

Responsibilities

Offering outpatient and inpatient consultations
Conducting eye exams
Educating medical students, residents, and fellows
Leading clinical research and quality improvement initiatives
Performing eye surgeries and treatments
Managing related administrative duties within the division, department, and hospital

Benefits

Substantial 401K employer contribution.
Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
Malpractice insurance coverage.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Low-cost medical, dental, pharmacy plans

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