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Ophthalmologist

Job in Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, 14850, USA
Listing for: Cayuga Health
Full Time, Part Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • Doctor/Physician
    Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Healthy Growing Practice Seeking General Ophthalmologist

  • Practice consists of two general ophthalmologists, two optometrists, and 1 optician
  • 1,300 cataract procedures, hundreds of retinal and glaucoma lasers, and minor eyelid procedures per year
  • Main office contains 15 lanes and a well-trained staff of 26
  • Nearby office with five lanes - Auburn
  • A good candidate must have excellent clinical and surgical skills and work well with other MDs and optometrists.
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Voted #1 Ophthalmology Practice in the Finger Lakes region 3 years in a row

Diverse, Dynamic University Town:

  • Home to Cornell University and Ithaca College
  • More than 100 waterfalls within a 10 miles radius
  • Enjoy lake activities on Cayuga Lake
  • Rated by Forbes as #3 in America's Smartest Cities
  • Offers more ethnic and world-class restaurants per capita than NYC
  • Ranked 4th in Relocation America's 2006 list of "America's Top 100 100 Places to Live"
  • Located in the heart of Finger Lakes wine county

Salary Range: $ - $

NOTE:

All provider salaries posted on this site are based on a full-time work basis. The salary for any part-time position will be adjusted according to the full-time equivalency of the position.
In addition to salary, other compensation in the form of student loan repayment, sign-on bonus, and moving expense may be available and be included in total compensation.

As a physician, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality medical care to patients within the scope of your qualifications and experience. Principal responsibilities will include the clinical care of patients within a physician led, patient centered team based environment, where the focus is on the provision of high quality, value based care.

Key responsibilities

  • Patient Care
    • Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations and assessments
    • Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients
    • Prescribe medication and other appropriate therapies
    • Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging
    • Perform medical procedures and surgeries when necessary
    • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
    • Provide patient education
  • Communication
    • Effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues
  • Documentation
    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in a timely fashion
  • Clinical Expertise
    • Stay current with latest medical research, treatments and technologies
    • Participate in CME and peer review activities
    • Collaborate with other specialists and healthcare professionals to optimize patient care
    • Work collaboratively with Advanced Practice Providers
    • Participate in the education of clinical learners (residents, APP students, etc)
  • Quality and Safety
    • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
    • Ensure safe care is provided to all patients
  • Ethical and Professional Standards
    • Adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards of medical practice
    • Uphold patient confidentiality and privacy
    • Comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
  • Qualifications

    • Doctorate MD or DO from an accredited medical school required
    • Must have successfully completed a residency or fellowship commensurate with area of specialty.
    • Be board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to Hospital;
    • Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration;
    • Obtain Medical Staff Privileges within the Health system
    • DR-Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in applicable state required
    • Strong clinical skills and knowledge of evidence based medicine
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Compassion, empathy and a commitment to patient-centered care
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare team
    • Commitment to ongoing professional development and CME.

    Working conditions

    • Hospital, clinic, or healthcare facility setting
    • May include on call and weekend shifts as required.
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