University of Minnesota Physicians
Faculty Physician - Comprehensive Ophthalmologist (Hospitalist)
University of Minnesota Physicians, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time, board-certified/eligible Ophthalmologist on the ClinicianTrack at the rank of Assistant Professor.We seek an Ophthalmologist interested in teaching residents and staffing a clinical practice, particularly in an acute clinic and hospital consultation setting.Position HighlightsKey responsibilities include supervising, mentoring, and teaching medical students, residents, and fellows as well as developing curriculum.The clinical practice for this position will be focused on hospital-based and acute clinic ophthalmology care.The successful candidate will also engage in academic/scholarly activities either as a collaborator or independent researcher, and participate in faculty development activities tailored to the candidate's career interests and goals.Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited ACGME Ophthalmology residency and/or fellowship training programBoard eligible/certified with the American Board of OphthalmologyLicensed or ability to obtain the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice LicensureAbility to obtain/maintain DEA certification in the State of MinnesotaMeet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and PrivilegesAbout the Department
Thedepartmentis driven to educate the next generation of eye care professionals, provide exceptional eye care for our patients, and discover new treatments.We are a collegial group of over 40 faculty members covering all sub-specialties of ophthalmology including Cornea, Neuro-ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, Vitreoretinal Surgery (Retina), Uveitis, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Medical Retina, and Optometry.Dr. Silvia Orengo-Nania joined our program in July at our new Department Head and is focused on expanding our faculty and advancing the department in teaching, research, innovation, and excellence in eye care.Lions Gift of SightThe partnership between the Lions, the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation, and the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences came to life in 1960 with the establishment of Lions Gift of Sight. Lions Gift of Sight is a full-service eye bank that is focused on providing donor eye tissue for transplant, research, and teaching, and promotes donation through education. Lions Gift of Sight has helped restore sight to more than 43,000 people by providing cornea tissue for transplantation and is one of the largest and most successful eye banks in the world. In addition, they've provided more than 39,000 corneas or eyes for basic research to help advance vision science. Lions Gift of Sight provides opportunities to truly implement bench-to-bedside for improving cornea health and outcomes for patients.Benefits HighlightsOur benefits package was recently recognized for its competitive and inclusive nature. Some highlights include:Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plansAs a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramBest in industry 401K employer contributionConcierge services and a well-being allowanceMore information can be found here: UMN Benefits and M Physicians Benefits.M Health and Clinical PartnershipsProviders practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system. This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.University of MinnesotaThe University of Minnesota is among the largest and most prestigious public research universities in the nation. The University Medical School is a world-class institution with a long history of leadership and discoveries that have changed the practice of medicine. The nearly 3,000 outstanding faculty members are committed to achieving excellence in research, clinical care, and developing the next generation of health professionals.Community InformationWe are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!Explore MinnesotaGreater Minneapolis - St. Paul Metropolitan Area#UMPUniversity of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.Join us on a mission to advance medicine.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Graduate of an accredited ACGME Ophthalmology residency and/or fellowship training programBoard eligible/certified with the American Board of OphthalmologyLicensed or ability to obtain the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice LicensureAbility to obtain/maintain DEA certification in the State of MinnesotaMeet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and PrivilegesAbout the Department
Thedepartmentis driven to educate the next generation of eye care professionals, provide exceptional eye care for our patients, and discover new treatments.We are a collegial group of over 40 faculty members covering all sub-specialties of ophthalmology including Cornea, Neuro-ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, Vitreoretinal Surgery (Retina), Uveitis, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Medical Retina, and Optometry.Dr. Silvia Orengo-Nania joined our program in July at our new Department Head and is focused on expanding our faculty and advancing the department in teaching, research, innovation, and excellence in eye care.Lions Gift of SightThe partnership between the Lions, the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation, and the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences came to life in 1960 with the establishment of Lions Gift of Sight. Lions Gift of Sight is a full-service eye bank that is focused on providing donor eye tissue for transplant, research, and teaching, and promotes donation through education. Lions Gift of Sight has helped restore sight to more than 43,000 people by providing cornea tissue for transplantation and is one of the largest and most successful eye banks in the world. In addition, they've provided more than 39,000 corneas or eyes for basic research to help advance vision science. Lions Gift of Sight provides opportunities to truly implement bench-to-bedside for improving cornea health and outcomes for patients.Benefits HighlightsOur benefits package was recently recognized for its competitive and inclusive nature. Some highlights include:Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plansAs a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramBest in industry 401K employer contributionConcierge services and a well-being allowanceMore information can be found here: UMN Benefits and M Physicians Benefits.M Health and Clinical PartnershipsProviders practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system. This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.University of MinnesotaThe University of Minnesota is among the largest and most prestigious public research universities in the nation. The University Medical School is a world-class institution with a long history of leadership and discoveries that have changed the practice of medicine. The nearly 3,000 outstanding faculty members are committed to achieving excellence in research, clinical care, and developing the next generation of health professionals.Community InformationWe are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!Explore MinnesotaGreater Minneapolis - St. Paul Metropolitan Area#UMPUniversity of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.Join us on a mission to advance medicine.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.