Physician - Pediatric Ophthalmology - 92022

About the role

The Department of Pediatric Surgery Division Pediatric Ophthalmology at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children is seeking a Physician to join our team. Appointment at the level of Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or full Professor is available commensurate with experience. Academic appointment, rank, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and primary board certification. Compensation is highly competitive.

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
• Manages the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Fulfills departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Participates in specified health promotion, education, and/or prevention programs.
• Maintain department productivity thresholds.
• Maintain faculty status in good standing with the CWRU SOM (if applicable).
• Adhere to core physician obligations as outlined in the Physician Policy Manual.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with an unrestricted license.
• Appointment with CWRU SOM at the level commensurate with experience.
• Fellowship Training in some specialties.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in area of expertise.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using EPIC (Preferred proficiency).

Licenses and Certifications

• State of Ohio and Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty.

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently.
• Walking Frequently.
• Sitting Rarely.
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs.
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs.
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs.
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs.
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs.
• Balancing Occasionally.
• Stooping Frequently.
• Kneeling Frequently.
• Crouching Frequently.
• Crawling Occasionally.
• Reaching Frequently.
• Handling Frequently.
• Grasping Frequently.
• Feeling Constantly.
• Talking Constantly.
• Hearing Constantly.
• Repetitive Motions Constantly.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly.

Travel Requirements

• 10%