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 enhance our team. This role offers a unique chance to engage in truly collaborative patient care. We welcome applications from both emerging and seasoned clinicians or clinician scientists, and all candidates will be encouraged to cultivate a subspecialty of interest.

Position Overview

• Contribute to the expansion of the department's established multidisciplinary care pathways by strengthening connections with primary and specialty care providers, both within and outside the department.
• 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 based at a leading children's hospital with clinics located in nearby satellite offices and surgical centers.
• The department is well-equipped, featuring collagen cross-linking, a myopia treatment center, and the latest imaging technologies, including integrated intraoperative OCT, eye movement recordings, 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 prestigious medical school that consistently ranks among the best in the nation, experiencing remarkable growth in clinical, research, and academic endeavors.
• Our institution is a large, diverse, multi-hospital tertiary care facility, consistently ranked 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 leading basic and clinical research programs nationwide.
• Research initiatives focus on ocular immunology, infectious diseases, molecular genetics, retinal disease biology, glaucoma, and the development of advanced diagnostic imaging technologies.

What We Provide

• Attractive compensation package with a productivity incentive bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package recognized 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, optional group life insurance, and robust retirement plans.
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000 for eligible moves.

Community Insights

• Pittsburgh is a dynamic mid-sized city that offers a small-town atmosphere. Situated in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania, it combines urban diversity, historical sites, ethnic neighborhoods, a lively nightlife, scenic landscapes, and the iconic three rivers.
• The city is home to renowned cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the National Aviary, and a vibrant 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.

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

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