Pediatric Ophthalmologist
About the role
Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Toledo is seeking a full-time Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join the ProMedica Physicians Eye Care team. The practice currently includes three optometrists and one pediatric ophthalmologist, with a large need for an additional pediatric ophthalmologist due to the closing of another busy pediatric ophthalmology practice in the area. This department is the nearest provider of pediatric ophthalmology subspecialty services for a population of over 640,000. The successful candidate will join a comprehensive and subspecialty practice that includes retina, cornea, glaucoma, and oculoplastic subspecialists. Pediatric and adult strabismus referral relationships with pediatricians and other eye care providers are well established. In addition to a busy surgical and clinical practice, the candidate will share responsibility for local retinopathy of prematurity screenings and treatment at both Nationwide Children’s Hospital–Toledo and ProMedica Russel J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital with other pediatric ophthalmologists in the region.
Responsibilities
- Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.
- Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.
- Participates in the training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows as required.
- Stays up-to-date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care.
Requirements
Education
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent, required.
- Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable, required.
Licensure
- Medical License in the State of Ohio, required.
- Unrestricted licensed physician, required.
Certifications
- Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics, required.
Experience
Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the division.
Physical Requirements
Occasionally
- Bend/twist
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids
- Chemicals/Medications
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens
- Flexing/extending of neck
- Fume/Gases/Vapors
- Lifting/Carrying: 0–10 lbs
- Lifting/Carrying: 11–20 lbs
- Lifting/Carrying: 21–40 lbs
- Loud Noises
- Patient Equipment
- Pushing/Pulling: 0–25 lbs
- Reaching above shoulder
- Squat/kneel
Frequently
- Computer skills
- Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning
- Repetitive hand/arm use
- Sitting
- Standing
- Walking
Continuously
- Audible speech
- Color vision
- Decision Making
- Depth perception
- Hearing acuity
- Interpreting Data
- Peripheral vision
- Problem solving
- Seeing – Far/near
Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.