Faculty Physician - Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus

About The Job

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time, board-certified/eligible physician to join our collaborative Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus.

Position Highlights, Opportunities, & Key Responsibilities

Enthusiastic pursuit of excellence across our tripartite mission: clinical care, research, and education. Robust clinical practice: manage pediatric eye disease and adult strabismus within a premier academic health system. One of our current pediatric ophthalmologists (4th in the division) will be vacating a mature practice. The new faculty physician will have a unique opportunity to absorb and build this practice. All of our clinicians practice at our main clinic at UMN, the Minnesota Lions Children’s Eye Clinic, which provides over 11,000 patient visits annually. Additionally, the recruit would spend time at satellite clinics weekly.

Educating the next generation: provide clinical and surgical instruction of medical students, residents, and fellows. Contribute to developing the pediatric ophthalmology & strabismus curriculum. Engage in scholarly research, presentations, and publications. Represent the department and university on local, regional, national, and international stages. Participate in faculty development activities.

About The Department

The missions of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences are teaching, research, service and provision of excellent clinical service. Primary academic missions of the department are to teach medical students, post-M.D. trainees (residents and fellows) and students in allied health programs and to advance knowledge in ophthalmology through basic scientific and clinical research endeavors.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Salary at the University of Minnesota is dependent upon academic effort. Clinical salary will be aligned with clinical effort and provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Total starting salary would be $275,000 to $350,000 for a full time physician, further adjusted for rank, experience, and clinical volumes. Total salary is competitive with the market and based on AAMC salary benchmarks.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.