Comprehensive Ophthalmologist - Astoria OR Assistant Associate or Full Professor
Comprehensive Ophthalmologist - Astoria OR Assistant Associate or Full Professor
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Department Overview
OREGON Astoria. Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is a leading health and research university that strives for excellence in patient care education research and community service. Casey Eye Institute Department of Ophthalmology at OHSU is recruiting a fulltime Comprehensive Ophthalmologist for its affiliated clinic located in Astoria Oregon.
This position will join an established and highly regarded Universitybased practice with clinical research and educational responsibilities and will hold an academic appointment. It has a strong established referral base and an active surgical load. The group practice consists of 12 optometrists and 52 ophthalmologists offering subspecialty services in cornea vitreoretinal disease ophthalmic pathology and oncology uveitis and ocular immunology glaucoma oculoplastics neuroophthalmology low vision rehabilitation and ophthalmic genetics.
The ideal candidate must be board certified or board eligible. Oregon and Washington state medical licensures are required. A competitive benefit package will be offered and housing support is provided on a time limited basis.
Function/Duties of Position
This position is under the supervision of the Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology. The duties of this position are in support of the missions goals and objectives of OHSU and the School of Medicine and include: teaching medical students house staff paramedical personnel and the regional medical community; providing clinical care to patients of the University Hospital and Clinics and affiliated hospitals and clinics; engaging in public service through consultative activities with nonuniversity groups as approved by the Department Chair. Specific duties include caring for comprehensive ophthalmology patients and providing staffing to residents who care for such patients. Clinical practice is largely expected to focus on comprehensive ophthalmology at CEIs satellite location in Astoria Oregon.
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience: Requires a current valid MD license and completion of an accredited ophthalmology residency program. Must be board certified or eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Knowledge and Skills: Strong clinical and patient assessment skills. Detail oriented and meticulous in all aspects of work. Requires excellent organizational skills and strong communication and patient relations skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with employees at all levels of the organization is essential. Demonstrated innovation initiative and creative problemsolving skills are imperative. Must be proactive and detail oriented. Ability to work well independently and multitask is critical. Ability to plan and organize technical work and to adapt to a changing work environment is critical. Must be able to assess and develop work tasks and systems in order to optimize clinic performance.
All are welcome
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
