Ophthalmologist: Glaucoma Specialist - Beth Israel Lahey Health
Boston, MA
About the Job
Overview
The Beetham Eye Institute of the Joslin Diabetes Center is seeking to recruit an Ophthalmologist: Glaucoma Specialist
to provide strong glaucoma surgical expertise and expert clinical eye care for Beetham Eye Institute (BEI), Joslin Diabetes Center patients.
Time will be allocated as follows: Clinic 100%
Joslin Physicians are a part of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) and should also apply on the HMFP website as well: click here to be directed to apply on HMFP
_As a health care organization, we have the responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment._
Responsibilities
+ Operates on patients with surgical glaucoma disease, including but not limited to trabeculectomy, tube or shunt implants, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
+ Performs procedures, including intravitreal injections and lasers on patients for indications including but not limited to argon laser trabeculoplasty, selective laser trabeculoplasty, laser peripheral iridotomy.
+ Performs cataract surgery for patients with visually significant cataracts.
+ Participates in Longwood Medical Area call and provides emergency care as needed for urgent glaucoma cases.
+ Performs comprehensive ophthalmic examinations for diabetic and non-diabetic patients.
+ Examines patients' eyes to ensure eye health and recommends appropriate treatment and follow-up.
+ Prescribes glasses to correct vision.
+ Provides emergency care and triages ophthalmic care as needed.
+ Interacts in a collegial way with medical staff and colleagues.
+ Participates in referral development.
+ Works in a collegial fashion with other Joslin diabetes health professionals.
+ Interacts collegially with BEI medical retina fellows, research staff, and research fellows.
+ Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
+ Degree in medicine from an accredited school
+ Certified license to practice in Massachusetts
+ Residency inOphthalmology
+ Fellowship in glaucoma
+ Minimum 3 years of general ophthalmology experience (including residency)
+ Minimum 1 year of glaucoma surgery experience (includesfellowship)
+ Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Ophthalmology
+ Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to interact with peers and staff, fiscal and operational aspects of administrative responsibilities such as ensuring accountability in clinical and scholarly activities, staff development and budget management.
+ Effective communication skills are needed to share information and influence other investigators and internal/external colleagues as well as to mentor and develop medical staff, fellows and students.
+ Articulate both verbally and in writing with regard to evidence-based clinical diabetes eye care.
Joslin is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Joslin values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage diversity applicants.
Joslin Diabetes Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is the policy of Joslin to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, marital/parental status, disability status, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of Labor: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Joslin Diabetes Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact (617) 309-2595 for assistance.
Location _US-MA-Boston_
Job ID _HMFP (R0514): N3735-23_
# Positions _1_
Category _Clinic_
Pos. Type _Full Time_
The Beetham Eye Institute of the Joslin Diabetes Center is seeking to recruit an Ophthalmologist: Glaucoma Specialist
to provide strong glaucoma surgical expertise and expert clinical eye care for Beetham Eye Institute (BEI), Joslin Diabetes Center patients.
Time will be allocated as follows: Clinic 100%
Joslin Physicians are a part of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) and should also apply on the HMFP website as well: click here to be directed to apply on HMFP
_As a health care organization, we have the responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment._
Responsibilities
+ Operates on patients with surgical glaucoma disease, including but not limited to trabeculectomy, tube or shunt implants, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
+ Performs procedures, including intravitreal injections and lasers on patients for indications including but not limited to argon laser trabeculoplasty, selective laser trabeculoplasty, laser peripheral iridotomy.
+ Performs cataract surgery for patients with visually significant cataracts.
+ Participates in Longwood Medical Area call and provides emergency care as needed for urgent glaucoma cases.
+ Performs comprehensive ophthalmic examinations for diabetic and non-diabetic patients.
+ Examines patients' eyes to ensure eye health and recommends appropriate treatment and follow-up.
+ Prescribes glasses to correct vision.
+ Provides emergency care and triages ophthalmic care as needed.
+ Interacts in a collegial way with medical staff and colleagues.
+ Participates in referral development.
+ Works in a collegial fashion with other Joslin diabetes health professionals.
+ Interacts collegially with BEI medical retina fellows, research staff, and research fellows.
+ Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
+ Degree in medicine from an accredited school
+ Certified license to practice in Massachusetts
+ Residency inOphthalmology
+ Fellowship in glaucoma
+ Minimum 3 years of general ophthalmology experience (including residency)
+ Minimum 1 year of glaucoma surgery experience (includesfellowship)
+ Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Ophthalmology
+ Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to interact with peers and staff, fiscal and operational aspects of administrative responsibilities such as ensuring accountability in clinical and scholarly activities, staff development and budget management.
+ Effective communication skills are needed to share information and influence other investigators and internal/external colleagues as well as to mentor and develop medical staff, fellows and students.
+ Articulate both verbally and in writing with regard to evidence-based clinical diabetes eye care.
Joslin is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Joslin values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage diversity applicants.
Joslin Diabetes Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is the policy of Joslin to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, marital/parental status, disability status, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of Labor: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Joslin Diabetes Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact (617) 309-2595 for assistance.
Location _US-MA-Boston_
Job ID _HMFP (R0514): N3735-23_
# Positions _1_
Category _Clinic_
Pos. Type _Full Time_
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