Academic Retina Specialist

The Department of Ophthalmology seeks a vitreoretinal surgeon to join our Retina Service. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and interested applicants may be considered for directorship of the retina service line. Applicants must be board certified/eligible. Fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery is required. Duties will include clinical care of patients, didactic and clinical training of fellows, residents, and medical students at a state of the art facility.

Coupled to these are excellent opportunities for clinical and translational research as well as administrative and leadership positions. COMPENSATION WILL BE HIGHLY COMPETITIVE.

The Medical College of Georgia, founded in 1828, is the academic medical center for the University System of Georgia. It is located in Augusta, Georgia, a classic yet cosmopolitan southern city offering a variety of rich historic, cultural, and culinary experiences with a low cost of living. The Riverwalk, located along the banks of the scenic Savannah River, leads to many of the downtown attractions, including museums, art galleries, coffee shops, local restaurants, and the Georgia Cyber Center.

Atlanta is about two hours to the west and Charlotte is about 2 hours to the north, while the mountains of North Georgia and the Atlantic coast beaches located in Savannah, Hilton Head, and Charleston are about a three-hour drive to the east. The climate is conducive to year-round outdoor activity. Evans, GA, a suburb of Augusta, was voted the #1 place to live in the US in 2020 by Money magazine.

you will be able to enjoy an outstanding work environment and lifestyle.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees.

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