Job Summary:
We are seeking a physician trained in ophthalmology with subspecialty training in medical and/or surgical retina to join us in pursuit of high-quality patient care to provide Ophthalmology services including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance.
The Ideal Candidate:
• Seeking both experienced - 2 years or above, and newly trained retina fellows

• Ability to treat and diagnose a wide variety of vitro-retinal conditions and improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate competency in diagnosis and treatment to assure high standards of patient care and safety are maintained.
• Patient-centered approach toward a positive patient experience.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Interest in population health management and value-based care.

Responsibilities:
• Review patient medical history, reports and examination results.
• Perform retinal examination, and order/interpret tests (OCT, photos, fluorescein angiograms, and other tests as appropriate).
• Evaluate, diagnose, and provide appropriate treatment and patient care for a wide variety of vitro-retinal conditions.
• Treat retinal diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, vascular occlusions, and macular degeneration,
• Perform office-based procedures, including:
oIntravitreal injections.
oFocal and pan-retinal photocoagulation.
oLaser of retinal tears
• Surgical retinal specialists will also perform weekly outpatient surgical procedures including:
oPars plana vitrectomy.
oScleral buckling.
oEpiretinal membrane peeling.
oMacular hole repair.
• Prescribe medications and formulate ongoing treatment and disease management plans.
• Recommend suitable management for the patient, including but not limited to, preventive health recommendations and habits.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and internal and external optometrists and ophthalmologists, including internal virtual consults.
• Provide relationship-centered care, taking into account the patient's psychosocial and physical needs.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Communicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of quality care.
• Participate in medical staff educational programs and meetings.
Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or foreign equivalent
• Completion of three year post graduate medical training from a U.S. accredited residency program in ophthalmology.
• Completion of a medical or medical-surgical retina fellowship, preferably one registered with AUPO-FCC

• Seeking both experienced - 2 years or above, and newly trained retina fellows

• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Ophthalmology
• Must possess current, unrestricted New York State license or be eligible for licensure
• Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration
• Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) strongly preferred

• Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written
• Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office