Physician - Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Sanford Health•Marshfield, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is recruiting a board-eligible or board-certified ophthalmologist to join the established Ophthalmology team at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, Wisconsin. The full-scope department offers subspecialty care, including glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmology, and has a busy practice with potential for growth and an excellent referral base. The practice has dedicated ancillary and skilled support staff, a collegial environment, a clinic, hospital, and ambulatory surgery center attached, and a full complement of diagnostic equipment. Call is 1:5. Physicians are encouraged to participate in medical education and research. Core ophthalmology privileges include performing history and physical examinations; admitting patients when applicable; evaluating, diagnosing, and consulting; and providing nonsurgical and surgical care to patients of all ages with ocular and visual disorders, including conditions affecting the eye and its component structures, eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. The position is based in Marshfield, a Wisconsin community of approximately 20,000 people. The posting describes a relatively low cost of living, short commutes, and access to outdoor recreation and local schools. Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan and physician benefits package.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree.
Successful completion of a hospital-affiliated Ophthalmology residency program accredited by the ACGME, AOA, or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada; training at other residency programs may be considered through the credentialing waiver process.
Board certification in the primary area of practice by the appropriate ABMS, AOA, or Royal College specialty/subspecialty board, as applicable. Applicants who completed residency within the last five years may apply before certification but must obtain certification within five years of residency completion unless the governing board waives the requirement.
Demonstrate relevant clinical experience through a residency log, a hospital quality profile covering the past 12 months, or documentation of clinical-setting activity for the past 12 months. Applicants using a quality profile or clinical activity documentation must demonstrate at least 50 ophthalmology procedures in the last 12 months.
Meet applicable privileging and credentialing requirements, which supersede this job description if requirements differ.

Responsibilities

Perform history and physical examinations and admit patients when applicable to the setting.
Evaluate, diagnose, and consult on patients with ocular and visual disorders.
Provide nonsurgical and surgical ophthalmology procedures for patients of all ages.
Participate in medical education and research, as encouraged by the organization.