Retina Specialist

Schuylkill•Fogelsville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Specialty: Our surgeons possess unmatched depth and breadth of surgical knowledge in the area, specializing in less invasive techniques and innovative practices. You will be a part of a team that is setting the bar for surgical excellence. Be at the forefront of leading-edge technologies, delivering high-quality care to patients Collaborate seamlessly with expert clinicians and with other highly trained professionals, all possessing unique areas of expertise An adaptable environment stays current with the latest advancements in medical technology Join a team of unmatched surgical expertise. Many of our physicians have trained at the nation’s best academic institutions and published promising research in prestigious medical journals. Our surgeons perform more than 85,000 surgeries every year – 25 percent more than other centers in the region. In a Retina Surgical Specialist career, you’ll experience: Work with a team of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, and Certified Ophthalmic Assistants Well established high-volume practice with strong referral network Includes clinical and surgical care of patients with retina diseases (Intravitreal injections, Vitreoretinal surgeries, ROP - Retinopathy of Prematurity Service) The office is equipped with full-scale equipment required to see patients of all ages. For a candidate interested in retina, the office is equipped with Cirrus OCT with Angio, Wide field Zeiss fundus camera, and Argon laser. There is a full-service optical shop that includes contact lens services. The office has a dedicated Medspa room offering limited aesthetic services. Surgeries are performed at ASC (no ownership stake) and in the hospital when general anesthesia is needed.

Requirements

Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified with American Board of Ophthalmology
A valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
Reasonable call expectation
Fellowship trained in Retina

Responsibilities

Includes clinical and surgical care of patients with retina diseases (Intravitreal injections, Vitreoretinal surgeries, ROP - Retinopathy of Prematurity Service)
Work with a team of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, and Certified Ophthalmic Assistants