Physician-Ophthalmology/Retina- Elmhurst Queens

Job Summary :We are seeking a physician trained in ophthalmology with subspecialty training in medical and/or surgicalretina to join us in pursuit of high-quality patient care to provide Ophthalmology services including but notlimited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance. Responsibilities:•Review patient medical history, reports and examination results.•Perform retinal examination, and order/interpret tests (OCT, photos, fluorescein angiograms,and other tests as appropriate).•Evaluate, diagnose, and provide appropriate treatment and patient care for a wide variety ofvitro-retinal conditions.•Treat retinal diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, vascular occlusions, and maculardegeneration,•Perform office-based procedures, including:o Intravitreal injections.o Focal and pan-retinal photocoagulation.o Laser of retinal tears•Surgical retinal specialists will also perform weekly outpatient surgical procedures including:o Pars plana vitrectomy.o Scleral buckling.o Epiretinal membrane peeling.o Macular hole repair.•Prescribe medications and formulate ongoing treatment and disease management plans.•Recommend suitable management for the patient, including but not limited to, preventive healthrecommendations and habits.•Collaborate with primary care providers and internal and external optometrists andophthalmologists, including internal virtual consults.•Provide relationship-centered care, taking into account the patient's psychosocial and physicalneeds.•Maintain complete and accurate medical records.•Communicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of quality care.•Participate in medical staff educational programs and meetings.The Ideal Candidate:•Seeking both experienced - 2 years or above, and newly trained retina fellows•Ability to treat and diagnose a wide variety of vitro-retinal conditions and improve patientoutcomes.•Demonstrate competency in diagnosis and treatment to assure high standards of patient care andsafety are maintained.•Patient-centered approach toward a positive patient experience.•Excellent communication skills.•Interest in population health management and value-based care.Qualifications:•Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or foreign equivalent•Completion of three year post graduate medical training from a U.S. accredited residencyprogram in ophthalmology.•Completion of a medical or medical-surgical retina fellowship, preferably one registered withAUPO-FCC•Seeking both experienced - 2 years or above, and newly trained retina fellows•Board Eligible/Board Certified in Ophthalmology•Must possess current, unrestricted New York State license or be eligible for licensure•Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration•Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll•Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) strongly preferred•Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written•Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office