Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist - Ophthalmology

Job Duties Outlined:

• Provide services as an Ophthalmology, Cornea Specialist, comprising of comprehensive clinics and surgery days.

• Participate in the didactic teaching program including supervising medical students and residents.

• Participate in the shared rotation of call coverage, inpatient consults and JayDoc clinics.

• Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with patients as monitored by the hospital's patient experience survey.

• Serve on departmental committees and provide other service to the School of Medicine and the University as needed.

• Participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings as appropriate with academic track.

• Provide clinical and surgical services to the VA and/or other sites under Professional Services Agreement with The University of Kansas Health System

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Medical Doctorate or equivalent degree, board eligible or board certified in Ophthalmology and successful completion of a surgical Cornea fellowship.

• Licensed in the State of Kansas of eligible for licensure in Kansas,

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position.The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Work Experience:

• Experience in a clinical and surgical Cornea practice and OR settings.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Academic background involving teaching with interest in clinical or basic research is preferred.

• Experience in growing own research programs with the ability to obtain funding from public and private sources is desired.

Skills:

• Strong organizational skills, ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to manage competing and shifting priorities.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter