Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist - Ophthalmology

Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist - Ophthalmology

Department: SOM KC Ophthalmology

Position Title: Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist - Ophthalmology

Job Description

Summary:

The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist to join our team! Faculty member will be expected to provide clinical, teaching and research duties, as their experience and interest allows. On-call duties will be on a shared rotation based on the number of faculty members. Faculty will also supervise medical students and residents in clinics and surgeries as well as participate in the didactic teaching program.

Candidates interested in research may be afforded protected time to complete clinical and bench research, but all candidates will be encouraged to participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings in addition to their clinical and teaching duties. Tenure track appointments are full-time with an initial probationary period of seven years. Criteria for promotion includes significant achievements in teaching, research/scholarship, and service.

The award of tenure is based on potential for sustained contributions, performing beyond expected duties, and demonstrating leadership and innovation in activities that enhance the reputation of the University. The Clinical Scholar Track is for full-time faculty members who are heavily involved in clinical service, education, and related scholarship. This track has two career paths:
Clinician-Educator concentrating on teaching and Clinician-Investigator concentrating on research/scholarship. Significant contributions in professional and academic service are required for both paths.

• Provide services as an Ophthalmology, Cornea Specialist, comprising of comprehensive clinics and surgery days.
• Participate in the didactic teaching program including supervising medical students and residents.
• Participate in the shared rotation of call coverage, inpatient consults and Jay Doc clinics.
• Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with patients as monitored by the hospital's patient experience survey.
• Serve on departmental committees and provide other service to the School of Medicine and the University as needed.
• Participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings as appropriate with academic track.
• Provide clinical and surgical services to the VA and/or other sites under Professional Services Agreement with The University of Kansas Health System.

• Medical Doctorate or equivalent degree, board eligible or board certified in Ophthalmology and successful completion of a surgical Cornea fellowship.
• Licensed in the State of Kansas or eligible for licensure in Kansas.

• Experience in a clinical and surgical Cornea practice and OR settings.

• Academic background involving teaching with interest in clinical or basic research is preferred.
• Experience in growing own research programs with the ability to obtain funding from public and private sources is desired.

• Strong organizational skills, ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to manage competing and shifting priorities.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid…