Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist - Ophthalmology - University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
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Department:
SOM KC Ophthalmology
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Ophthalmology Faculty
Position Title:
Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist - Ophthalmology
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
Job Description Summary
The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an Ophthalmologist,
Cornea Specialist to join our team! Faculty member will be expected to
provide clinical, teaching and research duties, as their experience and
interest allows. On-call duties will be on a shared rotation based on
the number of faculty members. Faculty will also supervise medical
students and residents in clinics and surgeries as well as participate
in the didactic teaching program. Candidates interested in research may
be afforded protected time to complete clinical and bench research, but
all candidates will be encouraged to participate in clinical research
and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings in addition
to their clinical and teaching duties.
Tenure track appointments are full-time with an initial probationary
period of seven years. Criteria for promotion includes significant
achievements in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. The award
of tenure is based on potential for sustained contributions, performing
beyond expected duties, and demonstrating leadership and innovation in
activities that enhance the reputation of the University.
The Clinical Scholar Track is for full-time faculty members who are
heavily involved in clinical service, education, and related
scholarship. This track has two career paths: Clinician-Educator
concentrating on teaching and Clinician-Investigator for concentrating
on research/scholarship. Significant contributions in professional and
academic service are required for both paths.
Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined:
- Provide services as an Ophthalmology, Cornea Specialist, comprising
of comprehensive clinics and surgery days.
- Participate in the didactic teaching program including supervising
medical students and residents.
- Participate in the shared rotation of call coverage, inpatient
consults and JayDoc clinics.
- Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with patients as
monitored by the hospital's patient experience survey.
- Serve on departmental committees and provide other service to the
School of Medicine and the University as needed.
- Participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at
national/regional meetings as appropriate with academic track.
- Provide clinical and surgical services to the VA and/or other sites
under Professional Services Agreement with The University of Kansas
Health System
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Medical Doctorate or equivalent degree, board eligible or board
certified in Ophthalmology and successful completion of a surgical
Cornea fellowship.
- Licensed in the State of Kansas of eligible for licensure in Kansas,
Work Experience:
- Experience in a clinical and surgical Cornea practice and OR
settings.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
- Academic background involving teaching with interest in clinical or
basic research is preferred.
- Experience in growing own research programs with the ability to
obtain funding from public and private sources is desired.
Skills:
- Strong organizational skills, ability to coordinate multiple tasks
simultaneously, ability to manage competing and shifting priorities.
Required Documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
If selected as a final candidate for this positio , you may be required
to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations
and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow
the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background
check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and
Warranties document can be found
[here](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5866135&targetURL=https://www.kumc.edu/documents/hr/Representation%20and%20Warranties%20Document.pdf){rel="noopener noreferrer"
target="_blank"}.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and
includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if
the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid
life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional
voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including
vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment,
and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and
parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement
program with a
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13132358
r
rOphthalmologist, Cornea Specialist - Ophthalmology
r
r
Department:
SOM KC Ophthalmology
-----
Ophthalmology Faculty
Position Title:
Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist - Ophthalmology
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
Job Description Summary
The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an Ophthalmologist,
Cornea Specialist to join our team! Faculty member will be expected to
provide clinical, teaching and research duties, as their experience and
interest allows. On-call duties will be on a shared rotation based on
the number of faculty members. Faculty will also supervise medical
students and residents in clinics and surgeries as well as participate
in the didactic teaching program. Candidates interested in research may
be afforded protected time to complete clinical and bench research, but
all candidates will be encouraged to participate in clinical research
and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings in addition
to their clinical and teaching duties.
Tenure track appointments are full-time with an initial probationary
period of seven years. Criteria for promotion includes significant
achievements in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. The award
of tenure is based on potential for sustained contributions, performing
beyond expected duties, and demonstrating leadership and innovation in
activities that enhance the reputation of the University.
The Clinical Scholar Track is for full-time faculty members who are
heavily involved in clinical service, education, and related
scholarship. This track has two career paths: Clinician-Educator
concentrating on teaching and Clinician-Investigator for concentrating
on research/scholarship. Significant contributions in professional and
academic service are required for both paths.
Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined:
- Provide services as an Ophthalmology, Cornea Specialist, comprising
of comprehensive clinics and surgery days.
- Participate in the didactic teaching program including supervising
medical students and residents.
- Participate in the shared rotation of call coverage, inpatient
consults and JayDoc clinics.
- Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with patients as
monitored by the hospital's patient experience survey.
- Serve on departmental committees and provide other service to the
School of Medicine and the University as needed.
- Participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at
national/regional meetings as appropriate with academic track.
- Provide clinical and surgical services to the VA and/or other sites
under Professional Services Agreement with The University of Kansas
Health System
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Medical Doctorate or equivalent degree, board eligible or board
certified in Ophthalmology and successful completion of a surgical
Cornea fellowship.
- Licensed in the State of Kansas of eligible for licensure in Kansas,
Work Experience:
- Experience in a clinical and surgical Cornea practice and OR
settings.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
- Academic background involving teaching with interest in clinical or
basic research is preferred.
- Experience in growing own research programs with the ability to
obtain funding from public and private sources is desired.
Skills:
- Strong organizational skills, ability to coordinate multiple tasks
simultaneously, ability to manage competing and shifting priorities.
Required Documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
If selected as a final candidate for this positio , you may be required
to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations
and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow
the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background
check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and
Warranties document can be found
[here](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5866135&targetURL=https://www.kumc.edu/documents/hr/Representation%20and%20Warranties%20Document.pdf){rel="noopener noreferrer"
target="_blank"}.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and
includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if
the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid
life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional
voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including
vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment,
and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and
parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement
program with a
Source : University of Kansas Medical Center