What are the responsibilities and job description for the Glaucoma Surgeon position at SharpAtoms?
Hiring a Glaucoma Surgeon to work in our busy surgical practice with significant volume. Our team of highly trained Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians and Technicians, along with state-of-the-art equipment, allows our patients to receive the highest quality vision and eye care in the area. We have our own Ambulatory Surgical Center onsite.
Our clinical and corporate team members stem from a wide range of educational backgrounds and specializations. Among our strategies for success is the value we place on education and mentorship. We have served our patients for over 25 years in a private Ophthalmology and Optometry Practice setting.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
- Performs ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, and oculoplastic surgeries.
- Diagnoses or treats injuries, disorders, and diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, and eyelids.
- Documents and evaluates patients’ medical histories.
- Performs, orders, and interprets results of diagnostic or clinical tests. Provides or directs the provision of postoperative care. Develops treatment plans based on patients’ histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.
- Prescribes and administers topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
- Performs laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape, or replace ocular tissue.
- Educates patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care.
- Refers patients for more specialized treatments when conditions exceed experience, expertise, or scope of practice of practitioner.
- Instructs interns, residents, or others in ophthalmologic procedures and techniques.
- Prescribes ophthalmologic treatments and therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, and low-vision therapy.
- Prescribes corrective lenses such as glasses and contact lenses.
- Conducts clinical and laboratory-based research in ophthalmology.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus available
- Bonus packages based on identified practice metrics
- Paid time off, including CME time.
- Competitive benefits for health, disability and 401k offered
- Medical malpractice insurance
- Potential for leadership opportunities which will augment compensation package
Opportunity Highlights:
- Community based out-patient practice with diverse patient population
- Work collaboratively with highly skilled and collegial team in optometry and support staff
- Technician support with specialty testing available on site
- Minimal on call work
- Full or part time with flexible schedules
- Company owned Ambulatory surgical center affiliation
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ophthalmology, state license
- clinical and communication skills
- well in a team environment
Salary : $300,000 - $350,000