Join our Pediatric Ophthalmology group at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist

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 interest.

Position Overview

The selected candidate will play a vital role in expanding our department's well-established multidisciplinary care pathways by strengthening connections with primary and specialty care providers, both within and outside our organization.

Your primary focus will encompass:

• Patient care
• Teaching
• Research

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing didactic and clinical training for residents and fellows
• Collaborating with a dedicated team that includes a molecular biologist, vision scientist, electrophysiologist, a research coordinator, and two specialized ophthalmo-genetic counselors

This position will be located at our Children's Hospital in Lawrenceville, with additional clinics at nearby satellite offices and surgical centers. Our department is well-equipped, featuring collagen cross-linking capabilities, a myopia treatment center, and state-of-the-art imaging technology, including integrated intraoperative OCT, eye movement recording systems, and a comprehensive visual electrophysiology lab.

About Our Institution

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is recognized as one of the top ten pediatric hospitals in the United States, offering exceptional clinical, teaching, and research opportunities at both clinical and basic science levels. Our organization is affiliated with a leading medical school, known for its remarkable growth in clinical, research, and academic endeavors.

We are part of a large, diverse, multi-hospital tertiary care medical system that consistently ranks among the top healthcare institutions nationwide. Our 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 in the country. Our research initiatives focus on:

• Ocular immunology
• Infectious diseases
• Molecular genetics
• Molecular biology of retinal diseases and glaucoma
• Development of advanced diagnostic imaging technologies

What We Provide

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a productivity incentive bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package recognized for its generosity. Highlights include:

• 25 days of paid time off per year
• $3,000 annually for continuing medical education (CME) plus 5 additional days
• 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 dynamic mid-sized city that offers the charm of a small town. Situated in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania, it combines urban diversity, historical sites, ethnic neighborhoods, a lively nightlife, and beautiful countryside, all framed by its iconic three rivers.

The city is home to numerous cultural institutions, including:

• Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
• Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
• Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
• Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
• National Aviary
• A vibrant cultural district

Pittsburgh also 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. It 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.