Ophthalmology Opportunity - Academic - Trinity Health

Loyola University Health System (LUHS) and Loyola University Chicago (LUC) Stritch School of Medicine are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Comprehensive Ophthalmologist for a full-time faculty role on the Clinical Educator Track (CET) located in Maywood, Illinois.

Currently, the Department of Ophthalmology manages over 65,000 patient visits per year on the Loyola (Maywood and four other satellite offices) and neighboring Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital sites. We have five dedicated research scientists. A dedicated team including the Program Director, the Vice Chair of Education and the Chief Resident manages the residency training program with four residents per year.

The Department of Ophthalmology will be one of five departments (Neurology, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology and Psychiatry) to participate in a planned Neuroscience Institute. The main Loyola research facility is a 225,000 square foot Center for Translational Research and Education (CTRE), which opened in 2015 and houses the clinical Research Office (CRO) and research administration.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong interest and prior commitment to clinical and/or basic science research. Candidates should have a history of outstanding clinical care and a strong academic commitment to the clinical training of residents and medical students.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to join Loyola University Health System.

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

Loyola University Medical Center offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with training and experience.