Ophthalmology Opportunity | Kane, PA | Rural Community Hospital
Work Location: UPMC Kane, 4372 U.S. Route 6, Kane, PA 16735
Status: Full-time
Immigration Status Considered: This position does not offer immigration sponsorship.
About the role
UPMC Kane, located in Kane, PA, is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmologist to serve as the sole Ophthalmologist at our facility. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care to patients in a rural community and be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders and diseases of the eyes.
As the sole Ophthalmologist at UPMC Kane, you will have the autonomy to build and shape the service line, supported by a team of experienced healthcare professionals.
Kane is nestled in the heart of the Allegheny National Forest with proximity to Twin Lakes and the Allegheny Reservoir. The area offers access to some of the best outdoor recreation in the United States, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing, and motorized sports.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, treat, and manage disorders and diseases of the eyes
- Provide high-quality ophthalmic care to patients in a rural setting
- Build and shape the ophthalmology service line at UPMC Kane
- Collaborate with a team of experienced healthcare professionals
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an Ophthalmology residency program
- American Board Eligible or American Board Certified in Ophthalmology
- Ability to obtain an unrestricted Pennsylvania Medical License
- Ability to obtain necessary credentials
- DEA certification
Enhanced compensation package includes
- Sign-on bonus
- CME days and stipend
- Paid Time Off
- Relocation benefit
- PSLF Eligible
- Employer-paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
About UPMC Kane
UPMC Kane is a 14-bed critical access hospital in Kane, PA, supported by medical professionals from UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. The active and consulting medical staff and care providers offer a broad base of primary and specialty care and services including:
- Family and internal medicine
- Women’s health
- Surgical services
- 24-hour emergency room
- State-of-the-art diagnostic and lab services
- Diagnostic imaging
- Center for orthopaedics, rehabilitation, & pain management
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Digestive health clinics
- Eye (cataract) surgery
- Podiatry
- Occupational medicine program
About UPMC
UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education.
Dedicated to advancing the well-being of diverse communities, UPMC provides nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Service covers more than 4 million members.