Physician, Surgical Retina

The Ohio State University

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About The Position

Physician specializing in Ophthalmology to serve as a member of the Retina Division, within the Department of Ophthalmology; directs and provides direct and indirect patient care services in both inpatient and outpatient settings; interviews, obtains and reviews medical history of patients; performs physical examinations to access medical or surgical needs; orders special procedures, diagnostic testing, and other ancillary services; responds to consultation requests; determines, prescribes and implements treatment plans and/or medications required; documents all services and instructions provided in medical record; educates patients and promotes wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials, resources and services to patient and their families; directs and participates in quality assessment and improvement activities; serves as preceptor and provides bedside training of residents, fellows, medical students, undergraduate & graduate students, nursing staff, and other allied medical professionals in the specialty of Ophthalmology; ensures continuing medical education requirements are met; participates in department, college, medical center and university committees and other service activities.

Requirements

• M.D. degree in medicine or equivalent education
• Completion of an accredited residency training program required
• Board certification or eligibility from the American Board of Ophthalmology required
• Current or interim permit to practice medicine from the State of Ohio Medical Board required
• Active certification from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) required

Responsibilities

• Directs and provides direct and indirect patient care services in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Interviews, obtains and reviews medical history of patients
• Performs physical examinations to access medical or surgical needs
• Orders special procedures, diagnostic testing, and other ancillary services
• Responds to consultation requests
• Determines, prescribes and implements treatment plans and/or medications required
• Documents all services and instructions provided in medical record
• Educates patients and promotes wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials, resources and services to patient and their families
• Directs and participates in quality assessment and improvement activities
• Serves as preceptor and provides bedside training of residents, fellows, medical students, undergraduate & graduate students, nursing staff, and other allied medical professionals in the specialty of Ophthalmology
• Ensures continuing medical education requirements are met
• Participates in department, college, medical center and university committees and other service activities

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

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