Ophthalmologists - Multiple Specialties

Organization Summary

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region (OCCR) located in upstate New York provides a comprehensive model of eye care with experienced specialists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians providing patient-centered eye expertise in Albany, Clifton Park, Schenectady, Schodack, and Troy. Whether a patient is visiting us for a routine visit, to treat a common eye condition or has a more serious eye disorder, we endeavor to provide the highest standard of comprehensive eye care services with excellence and compassion that will consistently exceed expectations.

It is a simple philosophy that we hold true—patient first in everything we do.

We are seeking board-certified or board-eligible ophthalmologists across multiple subspecialties to join our growing, physician-owned ophthalmology practice. Ophthalmologists will provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients within their area of specialty, working alongside an experienced team of physicians and clinical support staff. Candidates will have the opportunity to build and grow their subspecialty practice while benefiting from an established patient base, strong referral network, modern technology, and dedicated staff.

• Diagnose and treat eye conditions related to subspecialty but may provide general eye care as well.
• Provide clear explanation of issue and care plan to patient.
• Perform necessary procedure or surgery.
• Provide follow up care as needed or in collaboration with peers.
• Utilize electronic medical record with accuracy to document patient visit.
• See add-on/ER patients as assigned, participate in call schedule.
• Participate in practice and/or physician meetings as needed/required.
• Follow practice processes and procedures as well as safety protocols.
• Remain in compliance with all federal and state requirements.

• Medical degree and NY State license.
• Completion of ophthalmology residency and fellowship training in subspecialty
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for travel.
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with patients, providers, clinical staff, colleagues, managers and others.
• Exceptional listening skills.
• Articulate and professional in manner and presentation.
• Ability to provide an exceptional patient experience by anticipating, taking action and striving to exceed expectations.
• Team player who is an active participant as a team member and establishes strong working relationships with teammates and across the organization.

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region is a busy private practice with 10 physicians and five office locations. Employees are frequently engaged in repetitive tasks and are primarily working in a medical office environment interacting with patients, physicians and colleagues. Employees are occasionally exposed to biological hazards including, but not limited to, blood borne pathogens and/or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.

The noise level is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this job, the physician is regularly required to sit, stand and/or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The physician is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The physician is occasionally required to balance, stoop, kneel or crouch. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The physician must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds when assisting patients. Please note that this posting is not all-inclusive of the job responsibilities or qualifications of the position. The essential functions of the job may or may not have been fully described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation.

All accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

This position requires work to be performed on-site in one or more of our medical office locations as well as offsite locations such as an ambulatory surgery center or hospital. Ability to travel to and between our office locations is required. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region offers a sign-on bonus, competitive base pay, an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as a wide array of voluntary benefit offerings such as disability, life and critical illness insurance. Full-time employees also enjoy generous paid time off including paid holidays and a 401k plan with employer contribution.

• Medical degree and NY State license.
• Completion of ophthalmology residency and fellowship training in…