Physician.Pediatrics Ophthalmology UHMG-92025

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center seeks a physician to provide patient care. Academic appointment at the level of Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor is available commensurate with experience. University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is an academic medical center, and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is a leader in medical research and education. Appointment, rank, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and primary board certification; compensation is described as highly competitive. The physician provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for a specified patient population. Responsibilities include prescribing appropriate medications and treatment regimens, referring patients to specialists, and, as appropriate, training and supervising medical students and residents. The physician may also manage a medical program, patient care unit, or research function, and coordinate the activities of nursing and support staff. The role requires compliance with departmental policies, quality improvement objectives, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards, as well as applicable physician obligations and policies. The physician must maintain department productivity thresholds and, if applicable, faculty status in good standing with the CWRU School of Medicine. The position also requires protecting patient health information and completing applicable training. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based in Cleveland, Ohio. The posting describes Cleveland-area cultural, entertainment, parks, and recreational amenities. Travel requirements are listed as “10%25.”

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree and an unrestricted license.
Appointment with the CWRU School of Medicine at a level commensurate with experience.
Fellowship training in some specialties, as required for the relevant specialty.
State of Ohio and Federal DEA certification.
Medical specialty license or certification.
Board certified or board eligible in the specified area of medical specialty.
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for medical care.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient-care services in the area of medical expertise.
Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in the area of expertise.
Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient-care aids, with the ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the area of expertise.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Knowledge of relevant accreditation and certification requirements.
Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience using EPIC.

Responsibilities

Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.
Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
Refer patients to specialists and relevant patient-care components as appropriate.
Train and supervise medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient-care unit, or research function.
Direct and coordinate patient-care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
Follow departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, including continuous quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Participate in specified health promotion, education, and prevention programs as appropriate to the position.
Maintain department productivity thresholds.
Maintain faculty status in good standing with the CWRU School of Medicine, if applicable.
Adhere to core physician obligations in the Physician Policy Manual.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with applicable policies and standards.
Safely and securely maintain protected health information and complete applicable training.