Cornea, External Disease, & Refractive Surgery Specialist - Tufts Medical Center

Assistant or Associate Professor, Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery Specialist The New England Eye Center (NEEC) in Boston, MA is seeking a full-time Cornea, External Disease, & Refractive Surgery specialist to join our department. NEEC is part of Tufts Medical Center (TMC), the principal teaching hospital of the Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) where faculty hold their appointments. TMC is one of the hospitals of the Tufts Medicine health system and provides care for patients across Massachusetts and New England. This faculty position offers the best of both academic and private practice. The chosen candidate will have the opportunity to see patients at TMC in Boston, teach residents and medical students, participate in academic research, as well as provide care at our satellites and affiliated partners in nearby suburban, private practice locations. The Cornea, External Disease, & Refractive Surgery division at NEEC is a busy service and allows new faculty to quickly have their desired patient volume. Who you are: Board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology Fellowship trained in Cornea, External Disease, & Refractive Surgery Enthusiasm in building a busy clinical practice Commitment to medical student, resident, and fellow education Interest in basic or clinical science research Ability to obtain a Massachusetts medical license Why join our team: The new corneal specialist will work along with Service Director Jia Yin, MD, PhD, MPH and several full-time and part-time faculty members, and will enjoy mentorship from senior faculty for practice building and career development. Our ophthalmologists are distinguished clinicians, educators and researchers who cover the full spectrum of visual health, from routine to complex care. The Department features innovative ophthalmic technology to complement our physicians’ expertise, putting us on par with the most advanced eye centers anywhere. We facilitate over 90,000 ambulatory care visits a year and perform over 8,000 surgeries a year, providing diagnosis and treatment in all subspecialties of Ophthalmology including cataracts, corneal disorders, refractive disorders, glaucoma, oculofacial plastic and orbital disorders, and vitreoretinal disorders. Diagnosis and monitoring of treatment are facilitated by over seventy state-of-the-art ophthalmic devices. Together, we provide superb ophthalmic care for our patients. Work, Live, and Grow: Guaranteed Base Salary Substantive 401(A) and 403(B) retirement plans CME Funds and Time Away Generous Vacation and Holiday Policy Robust Benefits Package Eligibility for the Department incentive plan Location: The New England Eye Center has locations in Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Framingham, and Wellesley, Massachusetts. We also partner with affiliates across New England. Boston is a highly desirable location to work and live. This historic city is known for its outstanding academic institutions, excellent public and private schools, miles of coastal and island beaches, proximity to New Hampshire and Vermont mountains for skiing and outdoor activities, local arts and cultural attractions including the Boston Symphony, Museum of Fine Arts, and professional sporting teams with the Boston Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, New England Patriots and Revolution. In addition, the city offers a vibrant nightlife of restaurants, theaters, and other activities. It is serviced by Boston Logan International Airport. The salary range for this position is $135,344 – $278,881 for Assistant Professor and $305,639 - $381,821 for Associate Professor annually. Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pratt Ophthalmology Associates, Inc.