Ophthalmology Physician

Advantage Care Physicians (ACPNY) is a primary and specialty care practice serving half a million patients across the New York metropolitan area. With more than 30 medical offices across New York City's five boroughs and Long Island, ACPNY is continually expanding our practice and enhancing our services for communities throughout New York. As we grow, our employees grow with us.

Summary of Position

We are seeking a physician trained in ophthalmology with subspecialty training in medical retina to join us in pursuit of high-quality patient care to provide Ophthalmology services including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance.

The Ideal Candidate:

• One to three years of ophthalmology clinical experience in an outpatient setting.
• Ability to treat and diagnose a wide variety of vitro-retinal conditions and improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate competency in diagnosis and treatment to assure high standards of patient care and safety are maintained.
• Patient-centered approach toward a positive patient experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Interest in population health management and value-based care.

Principal Accountabilities

• Review patient medical history, reports and examination results.
• Perform retinal examination, and order/interpret tests (OCT, photos, fluorescein angiograms, and other tests as approriate).
• Evaluate, diagnose, and provide appropriate treatment and patient care for a wide variety of vitro-retinal conditions.
• Treat retinal diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, vascular occlusions, and macular degeneration,
• Perform office-based procedures, including:
• Intravitreal injections.
• Focal and pan-retinal photocoagulation.
• Laser of retinal tears
• Prescribe medications and formulate ongoing treatment and disease management plans.
• Recommend suitable management for the patient, including but not limited to, preventive health recommendations and habits.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and internal and external optometrists and ophthalmologists, including internal virtual consults.
• Provide relationship-centered care, taking into account the patient s psychosocial and physical needs.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Communicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of quality care.
• Participate in medical staff educational programs and meetings.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or foreign equivalent
• Completion of three year post graduate medical training from a U.S. accredited residency program in ophthalmology.
• Completion of a medical or medical-surgical retina fellowship, preferably one registered with AUPO-FC

Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Seeking both experienced 2 years or above, and newly trained providers
• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Ophthalmology
• Must possess current, unrestricted New York State license or be eligible for licensure
• Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration
• Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) strongly preferred
• Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written
• Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office