Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

Joslin Physicians are part of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP). Candidates should also apply on the HMFP website.

About the role

The primary purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive ophthalmology expertise with current standard-of-care cataract surgery support and associated procedure expertise to participate in expert clinical eye care for Beetham Eye Institute (BEI), Joslin Diabetes Center patients. Time will be allocated as follows: Clinic 100%.

Responsibilities

• Operates on patients with surgical cataract and associated disease, including but not limited to cataract extraction, intraocular lens placement, utilization of premium intraocular lenses, posterior capsulotomy, and other surgery as indicated and qualified.
• Performs procedures, including cataract extraction for visually significant cataracts or visualization of the posterior pole if medically required, laser posterior capsulotomy, and peripheral iridotomy.
• Ability to perform intravitreal injections (preferable but not mandatory).
• Participates in Longwood Medical Area call and consult coverage, and provides emergency care as needed for urgent cases.
• Performs comprehensive ophthalmic examinations for diabetic and non-diabetic patients.
• Examines patients' eyes to ensure eye health and recommend appropriate treatment and follow-up.
• Prescribes glasses to correct vision.
• Provides emergency care and triage ophthalmic care as needed.
• Interacts in a collegial way with medical staff and colleagues.
• Participates in referral development.
• Works in a collegial fashion with other Joslin Diabetes Center and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center health professionals.
• Participates in Beetham Eye Institute clinical research and clinical trials through study participant recruitment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in medicine from an accredited school.
• Residency in Ophthalmology.
• Minimum 3 years of general ophthalmology experience (including residency).
• Minimum 1 year of cataract surgery experience (including residency).
• Certified license to practice in Massachusetts.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Ophthalmology.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to interact with peers and staff, and fiscal and operational aspects of administrative responsibilities such as ensuring accountability in clinical and scholarly activities, staff development, and budget management.
• Effective communication skills to share information, influence other investigators, and internal/external colleagues, as well as to mentor and develop medical staff, fellows, and students.
• Articulate both verbally and in writing regarding evidence-based clinical diabetes eye care.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is USD $150,000.00 to USD $350,000.00 per year. Actual compensation may be determined based on academic appointment, work experience, specialty training, geography of work location, anticipated productivity, FTE basis, and role expectations. In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for performance-based incentives, including bonuses for productivity and quality.

Benefits

HMFP offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits program to eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plan(s) with employer contributions.