Pediatric Ophthalmologist - Associate Professor - Academic Clinician Track (CHOP)

About the role

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Ophthalmology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for several Associate Professor positions in the non-tenure academic clinician track.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities may include teaching pediatric ophthalmology fellows, ophthalmology and pediatric residents, and medical students.
• Clinical responsibilities may include clinical and surgical activity at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Focus on medical and surgical management of newborn, pediatric, and adolescent patients.
• Extended evening hours and/or weekend sessions and on-call responsibilities.
• Outpatient clinics and outpatient surgery at CHOP Ambulatory Specialty Centers and Ambulatory Surgery Centers in the CHOP Ambulatory Specialty Care Centers and Ambulatory Surgery Centers in the CHOP Primary and Secondary Region, as well as the primary CHOP hospital site.
• Evening/weekend on call assignments.

Requirements

• An M.D. or equivalent degree.
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Glaucoma and/or 5+ years of clinical experience treating complex pediatric glaucoma is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills in managing complex pediatric glaucoma cases.
• Experience in both medical and surgical management of pediatric ophthalmology patients.
• Excellent teaching abilities and experience in training medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate clinical and teaching responsibilities.
• Access to comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• Professional development opportunities through participation in research and clinical activities.

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hours are flexible to accommodate clinical and teaching responsibilities, including extended evening and weekend shifts.