University of Texas Southwestern Uveitis Position

Location

Dallas, Texas

Open Date

Feb 18, 2025

Description

The UT Southwestern Department of Ophthalmology is in the midst of a significant expansion in our clinical, educational and research programs and has an exciting opportunity for an ophthalmologist with fellowship training in uveitis. The successful candidate will engage in patient care in our faculty practice and at our teaching hospitals, where they will participate in the training of our residents and fellows. They will also be encouraged to pursue scholarly activities. Academic rank will be commensurate with accomplishments and experience. 

The Department of Ophthalmology is a national leader in education, research, and patient care. We also have one of the largest and most respected residency programs in the country. Learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers at HR Resources Page. Check us out on Twitter (@UTSWOphth) and Instagram (@UTSWeye).

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex isn’t just a great place to work, it’s one of the most exciting regions in the country to live, offering a compelling blend of cultural, recreational, sports, and entertainment activities all year long. See what life would be like if you said yes to Dallas (www.SayYesToDallas.com)!

Qualifications

Requirements include an M.D. degree or equivalent, successful completion of an approved residency in ophthalmology, fellowship training in uveitis, eligibility for medical licensure in Texas, and board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should apply online at http://apply.interfolio.com/163698 and forward a curriculum vitae and letter of interest to: OphthalCareers@UTSouthwestern.edu

Associated Vitreoretinal and Uveitis Consultants (AVRUC), a busy, well-established retina only group located near Indianapolis, is seeking a board certified/board eligible Uveitis Specialist with training in Medical Retina and/or Medical and Surgical retina, due to substantial growth.

A leader in retinal ophthalmology since 1995, AVRUC has emerged as a world-class specialty practice serving as a center of excellence for medical and surgical vitreoretinal and uveitis care, with 7 physicians and 4 locations in Carmel, Avon, Bloomington, and Muncie, Indiana. AVRUC is also extremely active in the clinical research realm, which is growing exponentially.

In addition to being highly challenged professionally, in joining our collegial, team-oriented practice, you can expect to be well compensated for your efforts and would enjoy:

· Highly competitive compensation to include clear partnership track

· Generous sign on bonus and relocation assistance

· Full benefits including company paid health insurance

· 401K

· Company funded licensing, dues, subscriptions, and CME

· Fully funded malpractice

· State of the art facilities and equipment

· Seasoned support staff

The Indianapolis area boasts a high quality of life at an affordable cost of living. Whether you enjoy professional and college sports, the zoo, fine dining, breweries and distilleries, or the fast cars of the Indy 500, there is something for everyone. Chicago is only 3 hours away and Nashville just over 4 hours away making quick, fun weekend getaways a breeze. With excellent area school systems, safe, family friendly communities, and a lovely 4 season climate, the Indianapolis region is an excellent place to call home!

RCA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable law.

Interested candidates, please email your cv to Janet Frongillo, Director of Physician Recruitment, at jfrongillo@retinaconsultantsofamerica.com. All inquires will remain confidential.

The Department of Ophthalmology at Kaiser Permanente Sacramento is seeking a fellowship-trained uveitis specialist to join our physician-owned, physician-led multi-specialty practice at the Sacramento location in Northern California. This is a well-established, referral-based tertiary uveitis practice within an integrated healthcare system that eliminates the need for prior authorizations.

What sets this opportunity apart is the dedicated full-time support of a physician assistant who is specifically trained in uveitis. The new specialist will be joining a collaborative network of experienced uveitis and retina specialists within Kaiser Permanente, who meet monthly to discuss complex cases. With access to state-of-the-art imaging, integrated medical records across all specialties, and in-house pharmacy, the position allows for academic-level uveitis care without the traditional academic obligations or structure. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

You may email your CV directly to Harold Torbert at Harold.X.Torbert@kp.org or call 510-549-6018.

To learn more, visit [Ophthalmology - Uveitis in Sacramento Downtown MOB, CA | TPMG].

The UW-Madison Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) has built a world class reputation for compassionate patient care, cutting edge research, and hands-on training programs for resident physicians and clinical fellows. We are seeking candidates for a Uveitis position that will involve patient care, teaching and research. The position will be estimated at the following: uveitis (.4 FTE) and one of the following: comprehensive, medical retina or glaucoma (.4 FTE) and Academic time (.2 FTE) ophthalmology position. Candidates must be eligible for a Wisconsin medical license at time of hire. Research opportunities are available for interested candidates.

More information about the position and application instructions can be found here.

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences of the School of Medicine at Washington University is looking for innovative and motivated individuals to join our growing practice as a uveitis specialist. Additional training in cornea, medical retina, or glaucoma is preferred but not required. This is an established uveitis practice with the necessary clinical support systems in place for care of uveitis patients and provides additional opportunities to be involved in clinical research with limited call responsibilities. The Department is highly collaborative and invested in resident education, excellence in patient care, and cutting-edge research. For more details or to apply visit https://facultyopportunities.wustl.edu/Posting/Detail/1010919 or email Jamie Walsh (walsh.j@wustl.edu)

The James A. Haley VA Hospital in Tampa, FL is seeking a full-time medical retina/uveitis specialist. Expertise in ocular oncology is also desired. The candidate will be Joining 2 surgical retina and 1 medical retina specialists. Compressed schedule (4-10 hour days) is available. Great VA government benefits. Interested candidates should send their CV to the Tampa VA Chief of Ophthalmology, Charles B. Slonim, MD (charles.slonim@va.gov).

The Vanderbilt Eye Institute in Nashville, Tennessee is actively seeking a Cornea and Uveitis specialist to join our current faculty of 2 Corneal specialists and 2 Uveitis specialists.  The Vanderbilt Eye Institute is a multi-specialty academic ophthalmology practice with multiple satellite offices and annual patient volume in excess of 150,000. An associated Veteran’s Administration Hospital is located across the street.

The Department seeks faculty candidates who are cornea fellowship-trained  and certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology, who have experience and comfort with managing complex corneal conditions and surgery along with ocular inflammation such as scleritis, ocular cicatricial pemphigoid, peripheral ulcerative keratitis, anterior uveitis, etc.  In addition to cornea clinic, this faculty member will spend 1 day a week in the uveitis clinic.

This position is a full-time clinician-educator or clinical-practice track Assistant Professor position.  The position is open to matched cornea fellows with expected 2025 training completion, recent cornea fellowship graduates, and current clinical faculty with a desire to integrate a patient care practice with a demonstrated commitment to teaching in an academic setting. Clinical and translational research opportunities and mentorship are available.

Interested applicants should send curriculum vitae and the names of three references to:

Vanderbilt Eye Institute
Chairman’s Office
David Wallace, MD
2311 Pierce Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232-8808
Phone:  (615) 936-0044
Fax:  (615) 936-3497
Contact Email: Janelle.maddox@vanderbilt.edu

University of Michigan

MICHIGAN MEDICINE

Michigan Medicine’s Kellogg Eye Center is dedicated to improving lives around the world by enhancing vision. Located in culturally rich and diverse Ann Arbor, the department has over 100 clinical and research faculty and more than 500 employees in 10 different locations in Southeast Michigan. The department is deliberate in fostering a culture centered around Our guiding principles are teamwork, caring, inclusion, innovation, and integrity.

We are seeking an outstanding uveitis fellowship trained ophthalmologist. We welcome applications from physician-scientists with an independent research program in visual sciences for the instructional tenure track as well as academically oriented clinicians for the clinical track. Successful candidates will be expected to establish an academic uveitis clinical practice, engage in scholarly activity, and be committed to teamwork. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in research and graduate education as well as in departmental efforts in education including resident and fellow training. The University of Michigan Medical School provides an outstanding academic environment for all areas of biomedical sciences and has for many years been a leading center for research in ophthalmology and visual sciences.  Vision research at the University of Michigan is supported by a Vision Core grant supporting outstanding facilities and an NEI-funded training grant for graduate students and fellows in eye research.

Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and academic credentials. Please address inquiries to Jill Bixler MD, Search Lead, WK Kellogg Eye Center, 1000 Wall Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, or at jegreen@med.umich.edu and cc: Shannan Saltz, Department Faculty Affairs Office, At sfee@med.umich.edu and Wendy Mrdjenovich at wmrdjeno@med.umich.edu. 

Required Qualifications

Successful candidates will have an MD ± PhD degree, or equivalent, and have completed a uveitis fellowship. We also welcome applications from those with dual fellowship training. Documentation of scholarly ability and achievement (record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, collaborative research experience) is expected. Preferred candidates will possess excellent clinical skills, hold an interest in graduate and post-doctoral education and have critical teaching skills.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan Health System conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Department of Ophthalmology, Uveitis Section; Faculty Position

Discover Your Career at Emory University

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Description

The Emory University Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a full-time member to join our retina / uveitis ophthalmology section (rank determination will be based on experience). 

This position will focus on clinical, surgical, and educational contributions at Emory Eye Center clinics, Grady Memorial Hospital, and the Veteran's Administration Hospital. Applicants must be board-eligible or certified. Salary is commensurate with experience. For more information about our school and programs, please visit us at www.med.emory.edu and www.eyecenter.emory.edu.

Interested individuals should apply online to include: a letter describing specific interest in an academic position, a current curriculum vitae, and the name and contact information for three references. Additionally three peer-reviewed publications. Interest should be address to Dr. Allen Beck, MD

Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.

To apply follow this link: https://faculty-emory.icims.com/jobs/125733/job

The Retina Division of Wills Eye Hospital (Mid Atlantic Retina) is recruiting for a faculty-level position in its Uveitis Unit to begin in 2024 or 2025.  Established in 2014, the Uveitis Unit now comprises two full-time faculty who diagnose and treat all types of uveitis and ocular inflammatory disease and is one of the busiest uveitis practices in the country.  In 2023, the Uveitis Unit saw about 600 new and 5000 follow-up patients.  Qualified applicants must be fellowship trained in Uveitis and those with dual uveitis and medical or surgical retinal fellowship training are also encouraged to apply. Teaching medical students, residents, and retina fellows is expected, and expectations are for a uveitis fellowship to start in 2025.  Competitive salary and benefits. 

Our offices are equipped with state-of-the-art retinal imaging, including ultra-wide field angiography. We are sensitive to the unique needs and demands of uveitis practice including lab follow-ups and have a strong ancillary team to assist the practicing physician. Additionally, a robust clinical trials division will support the physician interested in both major industry-sponsored and NEI-sponsored clinical trials.

Interested applicants should send a CV to HR@midatlanticretina.com