Faculty Glaucoma Specialist - Ophthalmology - JR009227
Company:
University of Kansas Medical Center
Job Location:
Kansas City, Kansas
Category:
Physicians
Type:
Full-Time
Department:
SOM KC Ophthalmology
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Ophthalmology Faculty
Position Title:
Faculty Glaucoma Specialist - Ophthalmology
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
The Faculty Glaucoma Specialist in the Department of Ophthalmology provides clinical, 四虎影视 and research duties, as their experience and interest allows. This position also supervises medical students and residents in clinics and surgeries as well as participates in the didactic 四虎影视 program. Faculty interested in research may be afforded protected time to complete clinical and bench research but will be encouraged to participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings in addition to their clinical and 四虎影视 duties.
Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined:
- Provide services as an Ophthalmology, Glaucoma Specialist, comprising of comprehensive clinics and surgery days.
- Participate in the didactic 四虎影视 program including supervising medical students and residents.
- Participate in the shared rotation of call coverage, inpatient consults and JayDoc 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.
Work Environment
- On-call duties will be on a shared rotation based on the number of faculty members.
Education: Medical Doctorate or equivalent degree.
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Board eligible or board certified in Ophthalmology and successful.
- Licensed in the State of Kansas of eligible for licensure in Kansas.
- Completion of a surgical Glaucoma fellowship.
- Experience in a clinical and surgical Glaucoma practice and OR settings
Work Experience:
- Academic background involving 四虎影视 with interest in clinical or basic research as demonstrated by application materials.
- Experience in growing own research programs with the experience of obtaining funding from public and private sources is desired.
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
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 discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit or go to and search for position number JR009227.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at .
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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