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
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:
* Seeking both experienced - 2 years or above, and newly trained retina fellows
* Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) strongly preferred