Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma Specialist

University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS Full-time Education

Posted on April 16, 2024

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Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma Specialist

Department:
SOM KC Ophthalmology
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Ophthalmology Faculty

Position Title:
Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma Specialist

Job Family Group:
Academic

Job Description Summary:
The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma Specialist to join our team! Faculty member will be expected to provide clinical, teaching and research duties, as their experience and interest allows. On-call duties will be on a shared rotation based on the number of faculty members. Faculty will also supervise medical students and residents in clinics and surgeries as well as participate in the didactic teaching program. Candidates interested in research may be afforded protected time to complete clinical and bench research, but all candidates will be encouraged to participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings in addition to their clinical and teaching duties.

Tenure track appointments are full-time with an initial probationary period of seven years. Criteria for promotion includes significant achievements in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. The award of tenure is based on potential for sustained contributions, performing beyond expected duties, and demonstrating leadership and innovation in activities that enhance the reputation of the University.

The Clinical Scholar Track is for full-time faculty members who are heavily involved in clinical service, education, and related scholarship. This track has two career paths: Clinician-Educator concentrating on teaching and Clinician-Investigator for concentrating on research/scholarship. Significant contributions in professional and academic service are required for both paths.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

Education: Medical Doctorate or equivalent degree, board eligible or board certified in Ophthalmology and successful completion of a surgical Glaucoma fellowship
Work Experience: Licensed in the State of Kansas of eligible for licensure in Kansas, experience in a clinical and surgical Glaucoma practice and OR settings
Skills: Required: Strong organizational skills, ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to manage competing and shifting priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Experience: Academic background involving teaching with interest in clinical or basic research is preferred. Successful experience in growing own research programs with the ability to obtain funding from public and private sources is desired.

Job Duties Outlined:

Provide services as an Ophthalmology, Glaucoma 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 Documents:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Ophthalmologist--Glaucoma-Specialist_JR001089 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR001089.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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