Assistant Professor - Ophthalmology

The Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks an Ophthalmologic Hospitalist to provide comprehensive inpatient ophthalmology consultation services for the Emergency Department and hospitalized patients. The physician will perform bedside ocular evaluations, coordinate subspecialty consultations, and ensure timely ophthalmic management for patients admitted throughout the hospital system. Clinical duties include providing consultation for the Emergency Department, inpatient, and ICU patients, coordinating care with subspecialty services such as retina, glaucoma, oculoplastics, and cornea, and performing procedures that include ocular trauma assessment, removal of ocular surface foreign bodies, culture and management of corneal infections, and anterior chamber paracentesis for various forms of glaucoma.

We seek an outstanding individual with an MD degree, board certification or eligibility in ophthalmology, and a Texas Medical License.

Applicants must submit a CV, a cover letter, and a list of three references.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000