Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

Overview

Joslin Physicians are a part of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) and should also apply on the HMFP website as well: click here to be directed to apply on HMFP. 

The primary purpose of this role is to provide strong comprehensive ophthalmology expertise with current standard of care cataract surgery support and associated procedure expertise to participate in the expert clinical eye care for Beetham Eye Institute (BEI), Joslin Diabetes Center patients. 

Time will be allocated as follows: Clinic 100%

As a health care organization, we have the responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Clinic:

• Operates on patients with surgical cataract and associated disease, including but not limited to cataract extraction, intraocular lens placement, utilization of  premium intraocular lenses, posterior capsulotomy, and other surgery as indicated and qualified.

• Performs procedures, including cataract extraction for visually significant cataracts or visualization of the posterior pole if medically required, laser posterior capsulotomy and peripheral iridotomy. Ability to perform intravitreal injections preferable but not mandatory.

• Participates in Longwood Medical Area call and consult coverage, and provides emergency care as needed for urgent cases.

• Performs comprehensive ophthalmic examinations for diabetic and non-diabetic patients.

  • Examines patients' eyes to ensure eye health and recommend appropriate treatment and follow-up.

  • Prescribes glasses to correct vision.

  • Provides emergency care and triage ophthalmic care as needed.

• Interacts in a collegial way with medical staff and colleagues.

• Participates in referral development.

• Works in a collegial fashion with other Joslin Diabetes Center and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center health professionals.

• Participates in Beetham Eye Institute clinical research & clinical trials through study participant recruitment.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in medicine from an accredited school

• Residency in Ophthalmology

• Minimum 3 years of general ophthalmology experience (including residency)

• Minimum 1 year of cataract surgery experience (including residency)

• Certified license to practice in Massachusetts

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Ophthalmology

• Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to interact with peers and staff, fiscal and operational aspects of administrative responsibilities such as ensuring accountability in clinical and scholarly activities, staff development and budget management.

• Effective communication skills are needed to share information and influence other investigators and internal/external colleagues as well as to mentor and develop medical staff, fellows and students.

• Articulate both verbally and in writing with regard to evidence-based clinical diabetes eye care.

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research. As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development and foster balance at work and home. HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout BILH system and additional hospitals across Massachusetts.

The base pay range reflects what Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation within this range may be determined based on several factors, including academic appointment, work experience, specialty training, geography of work location, anticipated productivity, FTE basis, and role expectations. In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which may include bonuses for productivity and quality. HMFP also offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits program to eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plan(s) with employer contributions.

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