Physician Ophthalmology, Pediatric Permanent Pay: Up to Negotiable

Physician Ophthalmology, Pediatric

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The Vision Institute at UPMC is seeking a Pediatric Ophthalmologist at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to join our team. The new associate will have the opportunity to practice truly collaborative care. Applications from new or established clinicians or clinician scientists are encouraged. All applicants will be encouraged to develop an area of subspecialist interest.

About the Position

• Help to grow the department's already well-established multidisciplinary care pathways by fostering ties to the primary and specialty care physicians, both inside and outside the department.
• Focus will be in patient care, teaching and research.
• Duties will include didactic and clinical training of residents and fellows.
• Additionally, we have a dedicated molecular biologist, vision scientist and electrophysiologist, together with a research coordinator and two dedicated ophthalmo-genetic counselors.
• This position will be based at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Lawrenceville with clinics at nearby satellite offices and surgery centers.
• The department is very well equipped with collagen cross linking available, a myopia treatment center and all the latest imaging equipment including integrated intraoperative OCT, eye movement recordings and full visual electrophysiology lab.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with productivity incentive bonus
• Robust benefit package recognized for its generosity and comprehensive coverage.
• 25 days PTO/year
• $3,000/year CME dollars plus 5 days
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, Short and long-term disability, optional group life insurance and robust retirement plans
• Moving expenses up to $10K for qualified moves

Shift: Full Time Days

Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk

Start date: 2026-10-05