Ophthalmologist

About the role

Provides comprehensive ophthalmology medical and surgical services to SEARHC patients, including evaluations, clinical analysis, diagnosis, surgery, and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with ophthalmological conditions including complex glaucoma, retinal or corneal conditions, macular degeneration, oculoplastic and autoimmune pathologies.
• Completes ophthalmological testing as needed: appropriately incorporates use of ancillary services, radiological studies, and diagnostic exams in the clinic setting.
• Performs ophthalmological surgeries, such as cataract and retinal procedures, within the capability of local facilities.
• Collaborates with optometrists, ophthalmic technicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Works with SEARHC medical leadership to participate in quality assessment and quality improvement initiatives, including peer review, where appropriate.
• Remains current on ophthalmology treatments and advancements through continuous education and training.
• Collaborates with SEARHC administrative leadership, particularly Specialty Leadership, to build and promote the ophthalmology service line.
• Guides policy, protocol, and process development.
• Advises operational leadership regarding equipment acquisition to meet patient and program needs.
• Develops relationships with optometrists and other SEARHC providers to disseminate information regarding program elements and ensure appropriate transitions of care for patients.
• Performs ophthalmology consultations at the request of other care providers.
• Participates in all medical staff functions as requested, to include quality assurance.
• Evaluates patients for ability to treat conditions locally and refers them to higher level of care when appropriate.
• Supervises the care team and other providers in providing quality ophthalmology care.

Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree, medical school degree, and an accredited ophthalmology residency.
• Active Alaska medical license.
• Board Certified or Eligible.
• BLS required.

Qualifications

• 2 years working as an ophthalmologist in clinical and surgical settings.
• Advanced knowledge in medicine and in the specialty of ophthalmology.
• Specialty knowledge in treatment and therapies for ophthalmological disorders.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and standards of care for medical and surgical ophthalmology.

Skills

• Oral and written communications skills.
• Clinical judgment skills.
• Appropriate and judicious use of tests (e.g. laboratory and imaging tests).
• Ability to work cooperatively with patients.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other health professionals.
• Ability to work cooperatively with support staff.

Benefits

SEARHC offers generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.