Instructor - Ophthalmology

At Bascom Palmer, we regard the education of our ophthalmology residents and fellows as one of our highest priorities. This tradition of excellence has been instrumental in earning the Institute world recognition as a premier teaching, research, and patient care facility. The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Miami School of Medicine seeks a Clinical Instructor. Main responsibilities include extensive direct patient care, night and weekend on-call duties, and staffing residents in the clinics and operating room.

The Instructor will assist in teaching and training residents in an Ophthalmic Training Program, excel in teaching, and be willing to assume appropriate administrative responsibilities.

Candidate must have an M.D. degree and accredited residency training in ophthalmology in the U.S., be board certified or board eligible, and hold a valid and unrestricted State of Florida Medical License or Medical Faculty Certificate.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

• Provide extensive direct patient care.
• Perform night and weekend on‑call duties.
• Supervise and train junior residents and students in clinical tasks.
• Staff residents in the clinics and operating room.
• Assist in teaching and training residents in an Ophthalmic Training Program.
• Assume appropriate administrative responsibilities.

• M.D. or D.O. Degree.
• Successful completion of an ACGME accredited residency program.
• State of Florida Medical Licensure.
• DEA Certification.

• Job Title: Clinical Instructor
• Job Family: Clinical and Allied Health Services
• Job Function: Clinical Services
• Supervisor’s
  
  Title:
  
  Program Director
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Job Status: Full time
• Employee Type: Faculty-UMMG