Ophthalmology-Oculoplastic​/Orbital Surgeon; MD​/DO - UNC School of Medicine

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Ophthalmology-Oculoplastic/Orbital Surgeon (MD/DO)

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Oculoplastic/Orbital Surgeon for an open-rank, fixed-term faculty position. This role includes a strong commitment to clinical care, resident teaching and supervision, and medical student education. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our Comprehensive Eye Care service handles general eye exams and treats common conditions such as ocular surface disorders and dry eye disease.

This clinical specialty also provides ocular disease screening for patients with systemic illnesses. Any patients diagnosed with equivocal or serious eye conditions are readily referred to the appropriate subspecialty area. FTE is negotiable between 0.5 – 1.0 FTE. Position will also perform work occasionally at the Fayetteville VA.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency
• Candidates for this position should have completed a 12-24 month post-residency fellowship training in oculoplastic/orbital surgery.
• The successful candidate must have excellent clinical & surgical skills, ophthalmic ultrasound experience, and a strong commitment to teaching and demonstrate an ongoing interest in clinical and/or basic science research.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical performance, training, and scholarly activities
• Board certification or board eligibility in Ophthalmology
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of North Carolina

Anyone wishing to be considered for the position should submit a formal application in addition to a full CV, cover letter, and list of 3-5 professional contacts who may be reached to provide a written letter of reference for candidacy.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability.

We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

For additional information, please contact Laura Oakes es.edu

Other Information

Job Details

Legal

Employer:

NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit:
Network Physician Recruitment

Work Type:
Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type:
Onsite

Work Schedule:

Day Job

Location of Job: US:

NC:

Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.