Ophthalmologist Physician - UNC School of Medicine

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The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist for an open-rank, fixed-term faculty position. This role includes a strong commitment to clinical care, resident teaching and supervision, and medical student education. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our Comprehensive Eye Care service handles general eye exams and treats common conditions such as ocular surface disorders and dry eye disease. This clinical specialty also provides ocular disease screening for patients with systemic illnesses. Any patients diagnosed with equivocal or serious eye conditions are readily referred to the appropriate subspecialty area.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical performance, training, and scholarly activities
• Board certification or board eligibility in Ophthalmology
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of North Carolina

Anyone wishing to be considered for the position should submit a formal application in addition to a full CV, cover letter, and list of 3-5 professional contacts who may be reached to provide a written letter of reference for candidacy.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.