Physician-Pediatric Ophthalmology

Renown Health • Reno, NV

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About The Position

Provides ophthalmology services for pediatric patients in the community, including an underserved segment identified by a community needs survey. Provides pediatric outpatient clinics and appropriate operating services. Conducts Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) screening up to one day per week at Renown Regional Medical Center and one day per week in the outpatient clinic. The physician is a member of the Department of Surgery under the Renown Medical Group and works closely with the Department of Pediatrics as needed.

Obtains patient histories; examines, diagnoses, counsels, and treats patients within the physician’s specialty and experience; and makes critical medical-care decisions. Works cooperatively with management, directs comments and questions to the appropriate management contact, and follows administrative and medical-staff policies. Participates in physician governance meetings and management decisions. Keeps current with advances in medicine through publications, in-services, educational meetings, and continuing medical education.

This position provides patient care. The description reflects the general nature and level of the job and is not an exhaustive list of associated responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• Completion of a Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship.
• Current and valid State of Nevada MD or DO license.
• Nevada Controlled Substance License to Prescribe and DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Ophthalmology through the American Board of Ophthalmology; if board-eligible at hire, obtain board certification within two years of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word, and ability to use a computer for online learning, forms, policies, benefits enrollment, and related job requirements.
• Ability to credential through CVMC’s Medical Staff and/or payor credentialing, as applicable.
• Ability to function effectively in an integrated delivery system.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory rules.
• Ability to operate business units in accordance with good quality and business practices, including applicable agency standards.
• Effective leadership skills, including leading by example.
• Ability to obtain results with minimal disruption while involving a variety of internal and external groups.
• Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the referenced specialty.
• American Heart Association-approved BLS or ACLS certification is preferred; online certification from American Red Cross Training Services, Advanced Medical Certification, or ACLS Certification Institute is also accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric ophthalmology services, including outpatient clinics and appropriate operating services.
• Conduct Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) screening up to one day per week at Renown Regional Medical Center and one day per week in the outpatient clinic.
• Obtain patient histories; examine, diagnose, counsel, and treat patients within the physician’s specialty and experience.
• Make critical decisions regarding medical care.
• Work cooperatively with management and direct comments and questions to the appropriate management contact.
• Follow administrative policies and policies adopted by Renown Health and its medical staff.
• Participate in physician governance meetings and management decisions.
• Keep abreast of advances in medicine through publications, in-services, educational meetings, and continuing medical education.
• Work closely with the Department of Pediatrics as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed