Join our Pediatric Ophthalmology group at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is on the lookout for a Pediatric Ophthalmologist at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to become part of our dedicated team. This role offers a unique chance to engage in truly collaborative patient care. We welcome applications from both emerging and experienced clinicians or clinician scientists, and all candidates will be encouraged to cultivate a subspecialty interest.

Position Overview

• Contribute to the expansion of the department's established multidisciplinary care pathways by strengthening relationships with primary and specialty care providers, both within and outside the organization.
• The primary focus will be on patient care, education, and research.
• Responsibilities will include both didactic and clinical training for residents and fellows.
• Our team includes a dedicated molecular biologist, vision scientist, and electrophysiologist, along with a research coordinator and two specialized ophthalmo-genetic counselors.
• This role will be situated at a prominent children's hospital with additional clinics at nearby satellite locations and surgical centers.
• The department is well-equipped, featuring collagen cross-linking capabilities, a myopia treatment center, and the latest imaging technologies, including integrated intraoperative OCT, eye movement tracking, and a comprehensive visual electrophysiology lab.

About the Children's Hospital and Vision Center

• The Children's Hospital is recognized as one of the top ten pediatric hospitals in the United States, offering exceptional clinical, educational, and research opportunities at both clinical and basic science levels.
• We are affiliated with a leading medical school that consistently ranks among the best in the nation, experiencing remarkable growth in clinical, research, and academic endeavors.
• Our organization is a large, diversified tertiary care medical institution, consistently recognized among the top healthcare providers in the country.
• The Vision Institute is highly regarded for its National Institutes of Health funding in ophthalmology and boasts one of the premier basic and clinical research programs nationwide.
• Research initiatives focus on ocular immunology, infectious diseases, molecular genetics, the biology of retinal diseases and glaucoma, as well as the development of advanced diagnostic imaging technologies.

What We Provide

• Attractive compensation package with a productivity incentive bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package known for its generosity and extensive coverage.
• 25 days of paid time off per year.
• $3,000 annually for continuing medical education, along with 5 additional days off.
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, optional group life insurance, and robust retirement plans.
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000 for eligible moves.

About the Community

• Pittsburgh is a lively mid-sized city that offers the charm of a small town. Located in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania, it combines urban diversity, historical sites, ethnic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife, scenic countryside, and the iconic three rivers.
• The city is home to numerous cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the National Aviary, and a rich cultural district.
• Pittsburgh boasts major league sports teams such as the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates.
• The city is recognized as a leader in medicine, education, healthcare, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.
• Pittsburgh consistently ranks as one of the best places for families in the U.S., known for its affordability, livability, and safety.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals.