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Job Summary:
We are seeking a physician trained in ophthalmology with subspecialty training in medical and/or surgical retina to join us in pursuit of high-quality patient care to provide Ophthalmology services including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Seeking both experienced - 2 years or above, and newly trained retina fellows
- Ability to treat and diagnose a wide variety of vitro-retinal conditions and improve patient outcomes.
- Demonstrate competency in diagnosis and treatment to assure high standards of patient care and safety are maintained.
- Patient-centered approach toward a positive patient experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Interest in population health management and value-based care.
Responsibilities:
* Review patient medical history, reports and examination results.
* Perform retinal examination, and order/interpret tests (OCT, photos, fluorescein angiograms, and other tests as appropriate).
* Evaluate, diagnose, and provide appropriate treatment and patient care for a wide variety of vitro-retinal conditions.
* Treat retinal diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, vascular occlusions, and macular degeneration,
* Perform office-based procedures, including:
o Intravitreal injections.
o Focal and pan-retinal photocoagulation.
o Laser of retinal tears
* Surgical retinal specialists will also perform weekly outpatient surgical procedures including:
o Pars plana vitrectomy.
o Scleral buckling.
o Epiretinal membrane peeling.
o Macular hole repair.
* Prescribe medications and formulate ongoing treatment and disease management plans.
* Recommend suitable management for the patient, including but not limited to, preventive health recommendations and habits.
* Collaborate with primary care providers and internal and external optometrists and ophthalmologists, including internal virtual consults.
* Provide relationship-centered care, taking into account the patient's psychosocial and physical needs.
* Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
* Communicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of quality care.
* Participate in medical staff educational programs and meetings.
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or foreign equivalent
- Completion of three year post graduate medical training from a U.S. accredited residency program in ophthalmology.
- Completion of a medical or medical-surgical retina fellowship, preferably one registered with AUPO-FCC
* Seeking both experienced - 2 years or above, and newly trained retina fellows
- Board Eligible/Board Certified in Ophthalmology
- Must possess current, unrestricted New York State license or be eligible for licensure
- Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration
- Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll
* Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) strongly preferred
- Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written
- Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office