Faculty Glaucoma Specialist - Ophthalmology

Position Title Faculty Glaucoma Specialist - Ophthalmology Department SOM KC Ophthalmology Job Description Summary The Faculty Glaucoma Specialist in the Department of Ophthalmology provides clinical, teaching and research duties, as their experience and interest allows. This position also supervises medical students and residents in clinics and surgeries as well as participates in the didactic teaching program. Faculty interested in research may be afforded protected time to complete clinical and bench research but will be encouraged to participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings in addition to their clinical and teaching duties. Job Duties Provide services as an Ophthalmology, Glaucoma Specialist, comprising 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. Work Environment On-call duties will be on a shared rotation based on the number of faculty members. Required Qualifications Education : Medical Doctorate or equivalent degree. Board eligible or board certified in Ophthalmology and successful. Licensed in the State of Kansas or eligible for licensure in Kansas. Completion of a surgical Glaucoma fellowship. Experience in a clinical and surgical Glaucoma practice and OR settings. Preferred Qualifications Academic background involving teaching with interest in clinical or basic research as demonstrated by application materials. Experience in growing own research programs with the experience of obtaining funding from public and private sources is desired. Skills Organization Multitasking Communication Interpersonal skills Comprehensive Benefits Package Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. Employee Type Regular Time Type Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Kansas Medical Center