Chief of Ophthalmology

About the role

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive clinical ophthalmology services, participate in the ophthalmology on-call schedule, manage the on-call schedule, review credentialing packets, chair division meetings, and teach in affiliation with Harvard Medical School.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive clinical ophthalmology services, including outpatient evaluation, management & treatment, surgical services, and consultations.
• Participating in the ophthalmology on-call coverage schedule for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Providing 10 sessions per week split between ambulatory and surgical/procedure sessions, and inpatient & emergent consultations.
• Assuring efficient, day-to-day operations of the Division.
• Creating and administering the on-call schedule.
• Reviewing credentialing packets and acting as a mentor to new ophthalmologists.
• Conducting Quality Assurance (QA) studies, Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation and Focused Professional Practice Evaluation, as well as participation in departmental Mortality and Mortality conference and periodic performance reviews in conjunction with the Department Chief.
• Chairing Division meetings and participating in the hiring and termination of physicians.
• Participating in teaching opportunities, including curriculum development, lectures, conferences, and supervision of clinical training for both undergraduate and graduate medical education (in affiliation with Harvard Medical School).

Requirements

• Board Certification in Ophthalmology.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience.
• License to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Relevant practice experience, flexibility, good communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Harvard Medical School (HMS) appointment of Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate HMS appointment criteria, candidate qualifications, and commitment to teaching responsibilities.

Skills

• Patient-centered care.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Organizational and administrative skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on the needs of the department.