LifeBridge Health
Cornea & Cataract Surgeon
LifeBridge Health, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Cornea and Cataract Surgeon Wanted
LifeBridge Health's Krieger Eye Institute (KEI) represents over 80 years of a singular focus: the eyes of Baltimore. This team of 12 highly trained ophthalmologists who, over the years, have earned the Baltimore Magazine Top Doc award many times work alongside nine resident physicians in the ACGME accredited ophthalmology residency program.
LifeBridge Health's Sinai Hospital is a regional medical campus for the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Sinai faculty who teach their medical students can receive faculty appointments at GW.
The Krieger Eye Institute is looking for a Cornea and Cataract Surgeon to work primarily at Sinai Hospital, just off Interstate 83 in Baltimore City, but also at our convenient Quarry Lake office, which is only a few miles from Sinai and located close to the 695 Beltway, in Baltimore County.
As a cutting-edge teaching institution, we are patient-centric and practice collaboratively in clinic with faculty members of all subspecialties. We're looking for a
Cornea and Cataract Surgeon to join our team.
If you possess these qualifications, please apply immediately:MD or DO from an accredited medical schoolBoard certified or board eligible in ophthalmologyFellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive SurgeryAbility to successfully obtain a Maryland medical license without restrictionsCurrent DEA certificate and CDS license and BLS and ACLS certificationsExcellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environmentNew graduates welcome to applyThe Opportunity:
Full-time employed faculty positionOutpatient position with outpatient surgery and surgical block time in a collegial, academic atmosphereA great blend of clinical work and teaching, creating lectures for residents, and administrative workReward of mentoring residents, teaching, and working on research and other projectsManage a diverse patient populationVery manageable patient load with a large degree of autonomy. Typically, 15 patients per session (30/day)Robust, supportive, and well-trained office staff with technical support from certified ophthalmic technicians as well as administrative support -currently 50 support staff membersWeekdays with regular business hoursCall schedule: Infrequent nights and weekends (about 6 weeks/year). Junior and senior residents take primary call and contact faculty member on call if necessary (generally for surgical procedures)State-of-the-art onsite testing devices - Optos, ophthalmic angiograms, visual field testing, OCT testing, and many other ophthalmic testsGreat growth opportunity with potential leadership rolePatient-centric practice that works collaboratively in clinic and with sub-specialties to minimize multiple patient visitsAll faculty have administrative and technical support. Technicians are allocated basedon needs of subspecialty and patient volumes; office support staff includes more than 50 employeesBenefits
Competitive base salary with RVU bonusRelocation reimbursementGenerous PTO policyFull benefits packageFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Life insuranceMedical malpractice with tail coverage403(b) retirement plan, 457(b) Deferred Compensation PlanCME allowances up to $3,000 and 5 daysAll medical staff dues and credentialing fees are reimbursedDiscounted memberships for our employees at our 70,000 square-foot award-winning Health and Fitness centerFree parking
$200k - $500k base salary dependent on specialty, board certification & experience, with opportunity for additional incentive compensation if applicable
Community InformationLifeBridge Health hospitals are located within easy driving distance of many diverse cultural attractions in the Baltimore/Washington area. Baltimore has something for everyone from the bustle of downtown to quaint suburbs all within a short commute to our hospitals. It is also easy to hop on a train and be anywhere from Washington, DC, Philadelphia, or New York City in no time. Team members in our group enjoy a wide range of options for outdoor fun, including Eastern Shore beaches, Western Maryland rapids, Pennsylvania ski slopes, and beautiful Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay.
Additional InformationLifeBridge Health is a $2B+, 13,000 team member healthcare system that
Cares Bravely
for over 1 million patients annually throughout Maryland. We are comprised of five main healthcare centers: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, Grace Medical Center, and surrounding community practices.
LifeBridge Health's Krieger Eye Institute (KEI) represents over 80 years of a singular focus: the eyes of Baltimore. This team of 12 highly trained ophthalmologists who, over the years, have earned the Baltimore Magazine Top Doc award many times work alongside nine resident physicians in the ACGME accredited ophthalmology residency program.
LifeBridge Health's Sinai Hospital is a regional medical campus for the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Sinai faculty who teach their medical students can receive faculty appointments at GW.
The Krieger Eye Institute is looking for a Cornea and Cataract Surgeon to work primarily at Sinai Hospital, just off Interstate 83 in Baltimore City, but also at our convenient Quarry Lake office, which is only a few miles from Sinai and located close to the 695 Beltway, in Baltimore County.
As a cutting-edge teaching institution, we are patient-centric and practice collaboratively in clinic with faculty members of all subspecialties. We're looking for a
Cornea and Cataract Surgeon to join our team.
If you possess these qualifications, please apply immediately:MD or DO from an accredited medical schoolBoard certified or board eligible in ophthalmologyFellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive SurgeryAbility to successfully obtain a Maryland medical license without restrictionsCurrent DEA certificate and CDS license and BLS and ACLS certificationsExcellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environmentNew graduates welcome to applyThe Opportunity:
Full-time employed faculty positionOutpatient position with outpatient surgery and surgical block time in a collegial, academic atmosphereA great blend of clinical work and teaching, creating lectures for residents, and administrative workReward of mentoring residents, teaching, and working on research and other projectsManage a diverse patient populationVery manageable patient load with a large degree of autonomy. Typically, 15 patients per session (30/day)Robust, supportive, and well-trained office staff with technical support from certified ophthalmic technicians as well as administrative support -currently 50 support staff membersWeekdays with regular business hoursCall schedule: Infrequent nights and weekends (about 6 weeks/year). Junior and senior residents take primary call and contact faculty member on call if necessary (generally for surgical procedures)State-of-the-art onsite testing devices - Optos, ophthalmic angiograms, visual field testing, OCT testing, and many other ophthalmic testsGreat growth opportunity with potential leadership rolePatient-centric practice that works collaboratively in clinic and with sub-specialties to minimize multiple patient visitsAll faculty have administrative and technical support. Technicians are allocated basedon needs of subspecialty and patient volumes; office support staff includes more than 50 employeesBenefits
Competitive base salary with RVU bonusRelocation reimbursementGenerous PTO policyFull benefits packageFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Life insuranceMedical malpractice with tail coverage403(b) retirement plan, 457(b) Deferred Compensation PlanCME allowances up to $3,000 and 5 daysAll medical staff dues and credentialing fees are reimbursedDiscounted memberships for our employees at our 70,000 square-foot award-winning Health and Fitness centerFree parking
$200k - $500k base salary dependent on specialty, board certification & experience, with opportunity for additional incentive compensation if applicable
Community InformationLifeBridge Health hospitals are located within easy driving distance of many diverse cultural attractions in the Baltimore/Washington area. Baltimore has something for everyone from the bustle of downtown to quaint suburbs all within a short commute to our hospitals. It is also easy to hop on a train and be anywhere from Washington, DC, Philadelphia, or New York City in no time. Team members in our group enjoy a wide range of options for outdoor fun, including Eastern Shore beaches, Western Maryland rapids, Pennsylvania ski slopes, and beautiful Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay.
Additional InformationLifeBridge Health is a $2B+, 13,000 team member healthcare system that
Cares Bravely
for over 1 million patients annually throughout Maryland. We are comprised of five main healthcare centers: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, Grace Medical Center, and surrounding community practices.