Vitreoretinal SurgeonLifeBridge 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 will have faculty appointments at GW.
Requirements:
MD or DO from an accredited medical schoolBoard certified or board eligible in ophthalmologyVitreoretinal surgery fellowshipAbility to successfully obtain Maryland medical license without restrictionsCurrent DEA certificate and CDS license and BLS and ACLS certificationsNew graduates welcome to applyThe Opportunity: Full-time employed faculty position for Vitreoretinal SurgeonLocation: Krieger Eye Institute at Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, MD and KEI at Quarry Lake in Baltimore CountyOutpatient position with outpatient surgery and surgical block time A great blend of 90% clinical work and 10% teaching, creating lectures for residents, and administrative workReward of mentoring residents, working with them 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 visitsBenefits$425K-$500K base salary with RVU bonusSign-on bonusGenerous PTO policyFull benefits packageLife insuranceMedical malpractice with tail coverage403(b) retirement plan, 457(b) Deferred Compensation PlanPension PlanCME allowances up to $3,000 and 5 daysAll medical staff dues and credentialing fees are reimbursedDiscounted memberships for our employees at our award-winning Health and Fitness centerFree parkingCommunity 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.
