Department of Ophthalmology - 2 positions, Department Chair & Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
| Verified Pay | $20.00 - $25.00 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Lubbock, Texas |
About this job
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences mission is to excel in the areas of patient care, physician education, and clinical research. We accomplish this mission with a variety of fellowship trained subspecialties unmatched in our region working with optometrist, comprehensive ophthalmologist as well as clinical researchers.
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences provides informed and compassionate care for a variety of vision and eye conditions, including adult and pediatric retina, glaucoma, cataracts, cornea, neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, external eye diseases, and emergency services. Additionally, we offer high quality and personalized LASIK and refractive surgery, as well as a full range of optometry services including contact lenses and eyeglasses.
Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidates qualifications and experience.
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Major/Essential Functions
- Patient care responsibilities including, but not limited to, Outpatient Clinic, Inpatient hospital service and consults, and in-office procedures. Participate in department call schedule.
- Clinical duties including responsibilities for treating patients while accompanied by learners such as our students and residents. Encompassing an active role in departmental resident teaching (e.g. evaluating curriculum and instruction to residents)
- Contributing to the clinical/patient care, research and teaching missions of the Department by supporting the Health Sciences Centers mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty and staff.
Required Qualifications
- MD, DO or MBBS.
- Completion of, or in the process of completing, an accredited Ophthalmology Residency.
- Board eligible, or in process of completing training to become board eligible, by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
- Ability to obtain a Texas Medical Board License.
Preferred Qualifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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Position Description
The Chair serves at the discretion of and has responsibilities and authority delegated by the Dean of the TTUHSC School of Medicine. The Chair represents and leads a faculty of 15-20 members and oversees an annual budget of approximately $20-25 million. Preferred candidates will have or be eligible for tenure at the academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor. A comprehensive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
Major/Essential Functions
- Provides direction to the department and all its pursuits, following all institutional and School of Medicine policies and procedures.
- Provides leadership and mentoring to the faculty in education, research and clinical care.
- Recruits the best possible staff and faculty to carry out the departments and School of Medicines missions.
- Assures efficient administration and responsible financial management of the department. Audits conducted by various institutional groups on the department must show appropriate and sufficient management and control of business, personnel, finance, and billing/coding processes.
- Collaborates with and supports co-endeavors with the University Medical Center (UMC) seeking new opportunities with the teaching hospital that strengthen the teaching and clinical missions of the department.
- Works with School of Medicine leadership to keep a positive annual operating budget and fund balance. Assists with determining and negotiating the best possible compensation for services provided to UMC.
- Maintains high quality clinical programs in Ophthalmology including all sub-specialties with efficient referrals and management thereof. Maintains a first-rate clinical and research program. Reviews and approves UMC privileges for all Ophthalmology providers.
- Manages the Medical Practice Income Plan in the department in compliance with the plan bylaws, federal, state rules and guidelines, and institutional and School of Medicine policies and procedures. Serves on various school and hospital appointed committees.
- Complies with LCME requirements.
- Assure high quality teaching programs for students, residents, fellows, faculty and post-graduates.
- Maintains a high-quality residency program with all the necessary accreditations and recruits the best possible residents to the School of Medicine.
- Continues collaboration and develops positive working relationships with other departments on the Lubbock campus and on the regional campuses wherever appropriate.
- Must maintain an active clinical presence serving patients in area of expertise. Call may be required at UMC.
Committee Assignments (at a minimum):
- Clinical Chairs (TTUHSC)
- Professional Liability (TTUHSC)
- Medical Practice Income Plan (TTUHSC)
- Peer Review (UMC)
- Monthly Clinical Department Meeting (TTUHSC)
- Medical Executive Committee (UMC)
- Admissions Committee (TTUHSC)
Required Qualifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
- Three or more years of experience in academic Ophthalmology.
- Prior service in a leadership role.
- Ability to obtain a TX medical license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five or more years of experience in academic Ophthalmology.
- Five or more years of experience in a leadership role.
- Track record of publication.
- Subspecialty training or certification.
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