Comprehensive Ophthalmologist​/Uveitis

• Full-time
• Expected
  
  Hours:
  
  Full-time hours (1.0 FTE)
• Estimated Annual Salary:
  To Be Determined
• Zone:
  Central Zone
• Specialization:
  Ophthalmology
• Type of Remuneration:
  Fee For Service (FFS)
• Incentive Programs Available:
  Yes

Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health (NSH) are seeking a qualified full-time comprehensive ophthalmologist with uveitis fellowship training to practice in a challenging and rewarding community-based and academic medical environment. The successful candidate will develop or join a community-based practice in Halifax and will be granted a Continuing Appointment with the Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

More information about the department can be found here .

This position provides the candidate with the opportunity to operate their own community-based clinic and utilize the Eye Care Centre at the Victoria General Hospital (VG) for minor procedures. As part of the local team, the candidate will provide surgical services at the VG. OR time for cataract surgery will also be provided. Consults for pediatric uveitis may be required at the IWK.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively and safely deliver care to patients.
• Provide effective communications to patients and their families, engaging them in their care planning and decisions.
• Provide general ophthalmic care for medical glaucoma, retina, cornea, low vision, lids and cataracts.
• Evaluate and manage complex ocular inflammatory disease including prescribing and managing immunomodulatory and immunosuppressive therapy.
• Staff a minimum of one half-day uveitis clinic per week.
• Actively participate in departmental administration through involvement in departmental meetings and committees.
• Participate in clinical and surgical teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate program.
• Participate in the general ophthalmology teaching clinics at the Eye Care Centre (Red Eye Clinic).
• Contribute to the research activities of the Department.
• Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities.
• Fully and equitably participate in the general on-call schedule (usually three to four weeks per year).
• Foster positive, respectful and collaborative relationships with all colleagues and learners.

• Doctorate in Medicine
• Residency in ophthalmology
• Minimum of 12 months post-residency fellowship training in uveitis
• Excellent clinical skills for managing adult and pediatric uveitis
• Expertise in the management of complex ocular inflammatory disease including prescribing and managing immunomodulatory and immunosuppressive therapy
• Certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (CPSC)
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
• Must satisfy credentialing requirements of Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health, including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

About Halifax

Halifax, the largest city in Atlantic Canada, offers an attractive maritime environment and an enviable lifestyle. Many desirable living areas are within walking distance or a few minutes cycling or drive from Dalhousie University and the QEII Health Sciences Centre. Home to six degree granting institutions, including Dalhousie University, Saint Mary’s University and Mount Saint Vincent University,Halifax offers many entertainment and cultural activities, as well as ample opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

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