Oculoplastics Surgeon: Loyola University Medical Center (Maywood, IL)

The Loyola University Health System (LUHS) and the Loyola University Chicago (LUC) Stritch School of Medicine invite applications for a full-time faculty position on the Clinical Educator Track (CET) for a Board Certified or Board Eligible Ophthalmologist who is fellowship-trained in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Applicants must have completed an ASOPRS-accredited or equivalent oculoplastics fellowship. The expected academic rank is Assistant Professor or higher, with final rank, tenure status, and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Position Overview

We seek an academically motivated and collaborative oculoplastic surgeon to expand our busy practice and meet growing regional demand. The position offers opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration with ENT, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Trauma, and Maxillofacial Surgery. Well-equipped minor OR facilities are available at both Loyola University Medical Center (Maywood) and the Loyola Center for Health at Burr Ridge.

Candidate Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited ophthalmology residency
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology
• Fellowship training in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Eligibility for an unrestricted Illinois medical license
• Demonstrated excellence in patient care, teaching, and academic engagement
• Interest and prior experience in clinical research

Academic and Clinical Environment

The Department of Ophthalmology at Loyola manages over 65,000 annual patient visits across Loyola's main campus (Maywood), four satellite clinics, and the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. The department includes 15 full-time clinical faculty, 8 full-time research scientists, and a wide range of subspecialty coverage.

Residency Training and Education

Teaching is a core component of this role. The Loyola Ophthalmology Residency Program trains four residents per year and features a dedicated oculoplastics rotation. Educational resources include:

• Advanced wet labs and a virtual reality surgical simulator
• Integrated teaching with Program Director, Vice Chair of Education, and Co-Chief Residents
• Strong track record of residents matching into ASOPRS-accredited fellowships

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC), Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from nearly 2,000 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. LUMC is a 547-licensed-bed hospital in Maywood that includes the William G. and Mary A. Ryan Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine, the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, the John L. Keeley, MD, Emergency Department, a Level 1 trauma center, Illinois's largest burn center, the Nancy W. Knowles Orthopaedic Institute, a certified comprehensive stroke center, transplant center and a children’s hospital. Having delivered compassionate care for over 50 years, Loyola also trains the next generation of caregivers through its academic affiliation with Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine and Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing.

Established in 1961, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is a 247-licensed-bed community hospital in Melrose Park that includes the Judd A. Weinberg Emergency Department, the Loyola Center for Metabolic Surgery and Bariatric Care, Loyola Cancer Care & Research at the Marjorie G. Weinberg Cancer Center, acute rehabilitation, a transitional care center, childcare center and fitness center. Founded in 1919, MacNeal Hospital is a 374-licensed-bed teaching hospital in Berwyn with advanced medical, surgical and psychiatric services and a 68-bed behavioral health program.

This opportunity offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive starting compensation between $159,000 – $985,945
• Salary Based on Academic Rank and Experience
• Excellent Benefits: Trinity Health Benefits Summary
• Paid Time Off Days
• Paid malpractice, including post-employment tail coverage
• Relocation Expense Reimbursement (in accordance with IRS guidelines)
• CME Days and Allowance
• Additional Benefits from LUC or VA (if applicable)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.