Retina Specialist

Essential Functions

• Diagnosing, treating and developing care plans for patients for any medical retinal issues.
• Working in the clinical area with ophthalmic technicians, patient services representative and other doctors (ophthalmologists, optometrists and specialized MDs).
• The Retina Specialist is expected to orchestrate their care team to deliver high quality care to patients, which includes but is not limited to:
• The medical treatment of retinal and vitreoretinal disease is required.
• Treatments include manifestations of local, systemic and genetic diseases as they affect the retina and vitreous.
• Diagnosis involves the use and interpretation of ultrasound, fluorescein angiography and electrophysiology.
• Treatment and care plans include additional appointments, prescription of medications and informing patients of care options and surgical procedures.

Equipment and Software

• Nextech EMR
• Heidelberg OCT in all Offices
• Optos with FA Capability
• Humphrey Field in all locations
• Unified imaging (Forum)
• ERG

Administrative Retina Duties

• A pre-existing team works remotely to do all PAs and insurance work for retina injections.
• Assist lead retina technician, remote team and billing in processing of necessary paperwork for retina meds.

Minimum Requirements

• Must hold a Medical Doctorate Degree (MD) in Ophthalmology.
• Completion of 1 Year Internship and 3 year Ophthalmology Residency.
• Completion of 1-2 year Retina Fellowship Program.

Call Duties

• Primary call at Boston Vision (3-4 weeks) is split among MDs with 50% of the call taken by the Cornea Fellow.
• Practice call does not cover a hospital or ER.
• Amount will fluctuate based on number of MDs in the pool but typically is 3-4 weeks/year.
• In addition, doctors are credentialed through BIDCO and retina doctors are required to participate in the BID Retina call rotation, backing up a retina fellow.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• Flexible time requirements but minimum 3 days per week.
• Hospital call is 3-4 weeks per year.
• Hospital call is split among MDs with 50% of the call taken by the Cornea Fellow.
• Practice call does not cover a hospital or ER.
• Amount will fluctuate based on number of MDs in the pool but typically is 3-4 weeks/year.
• In addition, doctors are credentialed through BIDCO and retina doctors are required to participate in the BID Retina call rotation, backing up a retina fellow.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this role.
• Responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.