Physician / Ophthalmologist - Jefferson Einstein - Philadelphia, PA - Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health

Jefferson Einstein Hospital, Philadelphia, our employed specialty care practice group, is seeking to add a new comprehensive Ophthalmologist to our Ophthalmology team! Since 1995, our Ophthalmology team has been serving 7000-9000 patients annually treating a wide variety of cases and performing surgeries for patients in Northern Philadelphia.  Not only do they serve the city of Philadelphia, but they also help educate future Ophthalmologists. The new Ophthalmologist will have a desire to serve patients from a variety of backgrounds and teach.  Join us; make a difference.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
• Test patient vision.
• Perform ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, entropion/ectropion repair, ptosis repair, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, laser trabeculoplasty, laser iridotomy, strabismus and oculoplastic surgeries.
• Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care. 2 Optometrists, 1 Ophthalmologist, 6 Ophthalmology Techs, 4 PSR
• Prescribe ophthalmologic treatments or therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, and low vision therapy.
• Prescribe corrective lenses such as glasses and contact lenses.
• Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments.
• Conduct clinical or laboratory-based research in ophthalmology
• Equipment such as: Humphrey visual field, OCT-Ocular coherence topography, Fundas Camera, IOL Master, Yag Laser, SLT Laser, Argon laser, Corneal Topography, Goldman Visual Field
• Patient load up to 28 per day. 70% are diabetic have glaucoma and are over 65.

Einstein Healthcare Network, now apart of Jefferson Health, has provided compassionate, high-quality healthcare to anyone in need since 1866.  We began with what was, in the late 1800's, a remarkable and forward-thinking creed: to provide medical care to "the sick and wounded without regard to creed, color or nationality." Our primary mission remains true to the founders’ intent. With our more than 570 employed specialty and primary care physicians, Einstein is able to provide the full spectrum of service to our community, from primary though quaternary care. Our primary service area is North Philadelphia whose population has significant medical needs and other challenges. Einstein is known for its mission of commitment to community and has gained a reputation for excellence, compassion and innovation.

Minimum Requirements:

• MD or DO from an Accredited Program
• Completion of an Accredited Ophthalmology Residency
• Fellowship or Substantial Experience - Required
• 0-3 years’ experience in Ophthalmology
• Appropriate Licenses and Certifications

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Pension, 403(b), 457, Structured Portfolio Investment Plans
• PTO (32)
• CME (5), $3000 Allowance
• Sick Leave (12)
• Long-Term Disability
• Malpractice Insurance w/ Tail
• Life Insurance
• Verizon / AT&T Discount 22%

Learn more about our home, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia is a vibrant and diverse city with vast amount of culture and history. With Washington D.C. and New York in close proximity, Philadelphia is an affordable city in the Northeastern United States. Philadelphia offers world class educational institutions, medical facilities, museums, entertainment, sports venues and restaurants.

• Visit Philadelphia – Provides information on events, restaurants, hotels, museums, music, performing arts and historic sites in and around the city.  www.visitphilly.com
• City of Philadelphia – The official website of the city of Philadelphia offers information about resident services, property, licenses, permits, utilities and city-wide initiatives. www.phila.gov
• PHL Diversity – Showcases the city’s vibrant multicultural communities by providing multicultural events, exhibits, restaurants, places of worship and organizations.  www.discoverphl.com/meet/phldiversity
• To learn about Einstein's Graduate Medical Education Program: www.einstein.edu/graduatemedicaleducation/default.aspx
• To learn more about the Philadelphia and surrounding counties please visit: www.einstein.edu/graduatemedicaleducation/default.aspx 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University.  If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.