Physician - Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist

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Job : R-40412 Job Type: Full time Location: Prairie Village, Kansas

The Department of Ophthalmology at The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a dedicated Cornea Specialist to join our team! This faculty position offers a blend of clinical care, teaching, and research opportunities, tailored to the candidate's experience and interests. The department is fully accredited with four residents per year, and we have faculty full-time in cornea, neuro-ophthalmology, uveitis, vitreoretinal surgery, glaucoma, comprehensive ophthalmology, optometry, oculofacial plastic and orbital surgery and pediatric ophthalmology.

Key responsibilities include providing comprehensive clinical care and participating in on-call duties as part of a shared faculty rotation. The role also involves supervising and mentoring medical students and residents in both clinical and surgical settings, contributing to the department's didactic teaching program, and engaging in clinical research. Faculty members are encouraged to share their research findings at national and regional conferences, and those with a strong research focus may be granted protected time to pursue clinical or bench research.

Required Qualifications:

• Medical Degree (MD or equivalent)
• Board certification or eligibility in Ophthalmology
• Completion of a Surgical Cornea Fellowship
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Kansas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic experience with a strong interest in teaching and research
• Proven ability to develop and grow independent research programs, including securing funding from public and private sources

We welcome candidates passionate about advancing ophthalmology through innovative care, education, and research. Join our supportive and collaborative environment to make a meaningful impact on patient care and the next generation of eye care professionals.

Benefits and compensation:

• Relocation assistance
• LTD/STD and Life insurance
• Professional liability insurance

About The University of Kansas Hospital:

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow.

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