UF Health Glaucoma Specialist - Clinical Assistant Professor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview:

Our organization is looking to welcome a full-time Glaucoma Specialist to our vibrant ophthalmology team as a non-tenure Clinical Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will deliver expert medical and surgical care for glaucoma while also engaging in comprehensive ophthalmic services. This role provides a chance to thrive in a collaborative, patient-focused setting equipped with cutting-edge technology and a diverse patient demographic. Key duties include ensuring high-quality patient care, teaching, and, if desired, participating in clinical research to enhance our academic eye practice.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, and manage a broad range of glaucoma conditions.

• Conduct glaucoma surgeries, including MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery), trabeculectomy, tube shunts, and various laser procedures (such as SLT and YAG).

• Provide both routine and advanced anterior segment care, including cataract surgery when appropriate.

• Work collaboratively with optometrists and other ophthalmic specialists to ensure integrated patient care.

• Keep precise, timely, and comprehensive medical records.

• Inform patients and their families about glaucoma, treatment choices, and preventive measures.

• Engage in the education of ophthalmology residents and medical students.

• Participate in clinical research as desired.

About Our Health System:

We are recognized as the leading academic health center in the Southeast and are a vital part of a prominent university. Our mission focuses on enhancing health through exceptional patient care, innovative education in health professions and biomedical sciences, and comprehensive research spanning basic, translational, and clinical investigations. Our health system includes various colleges and hospitals, serving a wide range of patients across Florida and beyond, managing over 3 million inpatient and outpatient visits annually.

About the College of Medicine - Jacksonville:

This college is the largest among the three at our Health Science Center in Jacksonville. It comprises 16 clinical science departments with over 500 faculty members, 1,560 staff, and 450 residents and fellows, along with medical students from our institution and other universities. We take pride in offering extensive clinical training programs and are committed to developing top-tier primary care providers and specialists in the region and nationwide.

Research, innovation, and discovery are fundamental to our clinical campus, with leading researchers dedicated to finding new treatments and clinical solutions.

The faculty, administrators, residents, fellows, students, and staff at the College of Medicine - Jacksonville collaborate to fulfill our shared mission: to heal, educate, and innovate through quality healthcare, addressing health disparities, and advancing medical education and research.

Expected Salary:

Compensation will be determined based on experience, accompanied by an excellent benefits package.

Required Qualifications:

• M.D. (or equivalent) or D.O. degree from an accredited medical institution.

• Completion of an ophthalmology residency.

• Fellowship training in Glaucoma.

• Board certification or eligibility in Ophthalmology in the U.S.

• Eligibility for medical licensure in Florida.

Our organization is a public entity and adheres to all regulations under Florida's Sunshine and Public Records laws. If you require accommodations due to a disability to apply for this position, please reach out to the appropriate resources. Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S., and searches are conducted in compliance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment Required: Yes