Staff Physician, Ophthalmology - Specialty in Oculoplastics (Los Angeles)

Work Location Fountain Valley, CA

Job #31956

Work Hours Monday-Friday 8a-5p

Employment Type 1 – Staff- Contract

Duration 2 year

Salary Range $142,100–$348,100 Annually

Posted Date July 9, 2026

Bargaining Unit 99

Job Duties

Patient Care Services Include

• Clinical Evaluations: Conduct comprehensive examinations for patients with periorbital diseases, vision‑obstructing ptosis, thyroid eye disease, and facial trauma.
• Reconstructive Surgery: Perform complex surgeries such as entropion/ectropion corrections, orbital decompressions, socket reconstruction, and tear duct (dacryocystorhinostomy) procedures.
• Cosmetic Procedures: Execute functional and cosmetic blepharoplasty, brow lifts, and aesthetic facial injections (e.g., Botox, dermal fillers).
• Patient Care: Develop personalized treatment plans, manage pre‑operative and post‑operative care, and order diagnostic tests like CT or MRI scans.

Other Duties Include

• Assist with ordering prescription eyeglasses for pediatric and adult vision programs.
• Serve as a clinical resource to staff by answering questions related to exams and refractions.
• Collaborate with residents and fellows from the Stein Eye Institute and participate in teaching medical students, undergraduate students, and volunteers.
• Engage with patients, families, educators, and community partners to address vision‑related questions and support ongoing care.
• Maintain a full‑time clinical schedule, providing patient care five days per week.
• Participate in monthly departmental meetings.

Qualifications

The Department of Ophthalmology and Doheny Eye Center at UCLA seeks a full‑time, junior to mid‑level ophthalmologist to support the Doheny Eye Center in Fountain Valley.