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Northern California Pediatric Ophthalmology Opportunity Excellent opportunity for B/E or B/C fellowship trained physician to join a successful pediatric ophthalmologist in providing the full range of care from rare to routine (no ROP). This practice is a highly efficient and well-organized office that is child-friendly with a fun and caring staff. You will serve a patient population from newborns to adults in their 90s (strabismus care only) with excellent equipment. Cover your own patients during the week and have a superb call arrangement with only two weekends per year and no ER call. There is a referral base of over 500 and a network of high caliber specialists available to you. Earn a guaranteed salary that is market competitive for the first two years and have an option for partnership thereafter. Live in a thriving city with a metropolitan area of nearly 1.5 million who enjoy an abundance of recreational, cultural, and educational activities. Send your CV to Tina Wilkins at MDJobs@TinaWilkins.com or fax it to 916-536-9281. Call 1-888-229-9495 for more information. 9/02/2010 |
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Seeking Pediatric Ophthalmologist in Mohwak Valley/Central New York State Growing/successful practice seeks a third ophthalmologist that is fellowship trained in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. Practice includes two general ophthalmologists who saw over 26,000 office visits and performed over 3,000 procedures last year. Current partners are both busy cataract surgeons. One has region’s largest refractive surgery practice while the other has largest oculoplastics practice in region. A pediatric specialist will complement other specialties nicely. As the largest practice in three counties with five offices, we have tremendous opportunity for rapid expansion and growth. A large optometric, pediatric and primary care referral base is in place and existing partners both grew up locally and live in hometown. A competitive base salary will also allow large additional bonus potential. Partnership, ownership of practice, office real estate, and ownership of surgery center are all available with this position. We believe earning potential is large and will depend on what level of ownership applicant desires and how hard applicant wishes to work. Pediatric waiting rooms and marketing plan will help the applicant prosper quickly. Both partners are on faculty at the Upstate Medical College and an active academic affiliation will be available to the applicant. Call is equally shared between partners. Physician applicant must be board certified or eligible with certification pending by the American Board of Ophthalmology. This position is only open for graduates of AAPOS recognized fellowships. 2010 and 2011 graduates welcome. Applicant must have demonstrated medical and surgical skills and interest in all aspects of Pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. The family-oriented Mohawk Valley region of New York offers boating, golf, running, skiing, and division I Syracuse University sports, multiple concerts, arts, etc. Geography of area includes countless lakes and nearby Adirondack mountains. Saratoga 2hrs, NYC 4+hrs, Boston 4+ hrs. Casino and lavish golf courses in center of practice region is home of many concerts, boxing, professional sports and events. Interested candidates should send application, CV, three professional references and cover letter to: Patrick Costell, MD, 578 Seneca St, Oneida, NY 13421 Email: costellopatrick@yahoo.com 8/30/2010 |
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The Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern is now recruiting an additional Pediatric Ophthalmologist at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level. We seek an outstanding individual with an M.D. degree who is board certified (or eligible) by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Successful completion of a Pediatric Ophthalmology fellowship is required. Duties will include sharing in the responsibility, with existing faculty, for didactic and clinical training of residents and fellows and clinical care of patients at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical Center affiliated faculty practice sites. The successful applicant must have demonstrated medical and surgical skills and interest in all aspects of Pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. An established interest in and/or willingness to pursue clinical research is desirable. UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested individuals should send curriculum vitae, names of three professional references, and a cover letter to: David R. Weakley, M.D. 8/27/2010 |
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Successful and growing private practice seeks 3rd associate/potential partner in Queens and Brooklyn, NYC. Our group is 100% pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. We serve a huge referral base of pediatricians and consult on a fascinating and diverse patient population. Our practice sees everything from the bizarrely rare to routine failed screenings. We have a happy work environment with three locations, two pediatric ophthalmologists, two optometrists, one COA, and an exceptional administrative staff. Our offices are specialty-specific in design and equipment. This position is well paid with excellent benefits and offers significant earning potential for the right person. This is an great opportunity if you want to practice in NYC and live in or near the city. Must be good with 2 year olds, well spoken and well written. Must be well trained, socially tolerant, able to take direction, and easy to work with. Only open to graduates of AAPOS recognized fellowships; 2010 and 2011 graduates are encouraged to apply. Please e-mail CV to: ealmd@PediatricEyeMD.com 07/26/2010 |
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Cheyenne Eye Clinic is searching for a board certified or board eligible, fellowship trained pediatric specialist. Our multispecialty ophthalmic practice currently has fellowship trained cornea, glaucoma, retina, non-surgical oculoplasctics and non-surgical pediatric doctors. Our attached ASC is an ophthalmic only surgery center offering both patients and physicians the convenience of having office visits and surgery at one location. The practice is located in southeastern Wyoming with outdoor activities galore – hiking, fishing, camping, and skiing are located just a short distance from town. Cheyenne has a small town, family oriented atmosphere with the convenience of Denver, CO just 90 minutes to the south. The position offers competitive salary, production bonus and benefits. Interested candidates please send CV to: 07/07/2010 |
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The West Virginia University Eye Institute is currently recruiting for a full-time certified or certifcation eligible orthoptist. We welcome responses from qualified and interested candidates. The WVUEI is a large multi-speciality academic center with 13 clinical faculty and 3 research faculty, as well as fellowship and residency programs. It located in a state-of-the art facility on the WVU medical campus in Morgantown, WV. There are two full-time pediatric ophthalmologists who manage a broad spectrum of pediatric ophthal and adult strabismus cases, direct state-wide pediatric outreach programs and provide research opportunities. Their goal is to have fun providing excellent care to patients and teaching residents to do the same. The position includes clinical evaluations and education of medical students, residents and ophthalmic technicians. Participation in clinical research is encouraged. Morgantown has consistently been rated as one of the best small cities in which to live and work in the United States and offers a stimulating academic community with comfortable, safe neighborhoods and many outdoor recreation, sports, dining, and cultural opportunities. Send resume and inquiries to: Geoffrey E Bradford, MS, MD Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics 05/07/2010 |
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UC Davis Health System, School of Medicine, Ophthalmology & Vision Science Department, located in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Orthoptist to perform evaluations and treatments for neuromuscular abnormalities of the eyes.Requires certification as an Orthoptist by the American Orthoptic Council, Canadian Orthoptic Council or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Advanced knowledge of Fresnel and spectacle prisms. Advanced knowledge of normal eye movement. Ability to recognize the abnormality by performing the nine gaze movements. Advance knowledge of strabismus in children and the procedures available to correct it and the importance of developing binocular vision in young children. Advanced knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of retinoscopy and manifest refraction and phoropter. For additional information and to apply, visit our website at www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/hr UC Davis Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer 04/20/2010 |
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