Ophthalmologist

** Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did.  Come join our team.
** We are expanding our Eye Care Center seeking a board-certified Ophthalmologist with excellent clinical and surgical skills. Ideally, we would like to bring onboard someone fellowship trained in treating patients with glaucoma. Having said that because of the large expansion and commitment we have to Ophthalmology at Mary Washington Healthcare, we will entertain a General Ophthalmologist as well.

The Ophthalmologist will be responsible for comprehensive eye care with a focus on handling surgical services. We have
** two main hospitals, (
** Level II Trauma facility) We have a fantastic
** outpatient surgical center****,
** Mary Washington Healthcare’s Fredericksburg Ambulatory Surgery Center (FASC).
FASC was recognized and named a Leapfrog Top Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in 2021, one of only 13 selected nationally for this competitive award.

Board-certified Ophthalmologist possessing a Virginia license with excellent clinical and surgical skills who is competent in comprehensive /general Ophthalmology. Responsible for comprehensive eye care with a focus on handling more complex surgical services. This candidate will also possess excellent communication skills, be committed to growing the practice and contribute to the existing healthy work environment for both the patients and staff.
* ## Consults and treats referrals from other specialties such as Neurology and Rheumatology.* ## Participate in hospital calls with 2 other ophthalmologists* ## Perform examinations to determine the overall health of the patients’ eyes looking for issues like glaucoma, cataracts, or other ocular conditions that impaired vision.* ## Make a diagnosis and determine a treatment plan with the goal of correcting the issue.
* ## If a patient’s diagnosis requires surgery, perform the necessary surgical procedure.* ## Participates in Hospital calls.* ## Perform surgical procedures, i.e., Cataract Surgery and other procedures related to injuries and disease of the eye and visual system.* ## Perform a variety of laser procedures i.e., YAG and SLT* ## Diagnose and treat medical disorders affecting vision, such as inflammatory, neurological and vascular conditions* ## Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, retinal, or eyelids.
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** Also, handle some general ophthalmology with routine eye exam/vision pla**## ##
** REQUIREMENTS:*** ##
** Medical Degree*** ##
** Residency Program*** ##
** Internship*** ##
** Fellowship trained in Glaucoma.*** ##
** Virginia State Medical License*** ##
** We will consider someone out of Fellowship
** Located 55 miles south of Washington, D.C. and 55 miles north of Richmond, VA. Fredericksburg is part of the Northern Virginia region, and is considered the southernmost “suburb” of Washington, DC.  Located on the Rappahannock River,  Tourism is a major part of the economy, with approximately 1.5 million people visiting the Fredericksburg area annually.  Fredericksburg is home to several major retail and commercial centers.  

Major employers include the University of Mary Washington, Mary Washington Healthcare, GEICO, and the Federal Government, with Marine Base Quantico and the Pentagon within easy driving distance.  Many Fredericksburg-area residents commute to work by car, bus, and rail to Washington and Richmond, as well as Fairfax, Prince William, and Arlington counties.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
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