Ophthalmologist, Uveitis specialist
Position Highlights
- Join the established Department of Ophthalmology at Baylor Scott & White Healthcare, Central Texas
- Team includes 13 Ophthalmologists and 6 Optometrists
- Busy schedules Monday–Friday with dedicated time for clinic, procedures, and laser
- Possible bi-weekly time at a satellite clinic 22 miles away
- Option to perform cataract surgery available but not mandatory
- Call: 4 weeks per year
- Employed position with a comprehensive benefits package
- Epic EMR system with Kaleidoscope for Eyes and Zeiss Forum for image management
- Participate in education with a well-established Ophthalmology Residency Program and medical students through Baylor College of Medicine
About Us
As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health includes 48 hospitals, more than 1,000 access points, 9,600 active physicians, and 48,000 employees, plus the Scott and White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, and Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance.
About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is a 574-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital with a Level I Trauma designation. In 2018, the hospital was ranked as one of the top 100 hospitals and one of the top 15 teaching hospitals in the United States by Thomson Reuters. The hospital has 31 accredited residency and fellowship programs and offers a well-established and respected chaplain resident program.
About the Community
Temple is regarded as one of the best areas to live and work in Texas and was ranked the sixth most affordable place to live in the U.S. in 2019. The city enjoys a robust economy, a cost of living lower than the national average, and no state income taxes. Served by four independent school districts and Temple College, the community prioritizes education. Known as the “Wildflower Capital of Texas,” Temple lies along the Texas Wildflower Trail and offers convenient access to Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. Five of the system’s hospitals made Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best Hospitals list, placing them in the top 5% nationally for overall clinical excellence.
Qualifications
- Doctorate Degree in Medicine
- Uveitis Fellowship training
- Licensed to practice medicine in Texas by the Texas Medical Board
- Board Certified or Board Eligible with the American Board of Ophthalmology