Chief of Ophthalmology

Optum is seeking a Chief of Ophthalmology to join their team in Boston, MA. This role is an integral part of Optum's vision to improve healthcare, offering clinical resources, data, and global organizational support. The position empowers clinicians to advance community health and contribute new practice ideas to enhance care. Practice Info Ambulatory setting Partnering with primary care Team-based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities Responsibilities Champion Patient-Centered Care: Ensure delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centric services while promoting initiatives that enhance patient satisfaction and service excellence Lead and Inspire Teams: Energize staff around new initiatives, foster creativity and collaboration, and manage conflicts across clinical and non-clinical teams Community Engagement: Support the practice's charitable mission by partnering with schools, social services, and health-based agencies to improve community health Clinical and Operational Leadership: Supervise physicians and APCs, oversee orientation and mentoring, contribute to hiring decisions, and collaborate on departmental budgeting and practice finances Compensation Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $240,500 - $394,500 Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role Benefits Comprehensive benefits package Incentive and recognition programs Equity stock purchase 401k contribution Requirements Board Certified Unrestricted licensure in the state of Massachusetts or ability to obtain prior to start Experience in a leadership or administrative role Preferred: 3+ years of clinical leadership experience Preferred: Understanding of basic quality assessment and improvement methods