Academic Ophthalmologist – Emergency Department

Number of Positions In Requisition

3



Job Details

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Ophthalmologist to provide specialized emergency ophthalmic care within Jefferson Health's Emergency Department. This physician will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with urgent and vision-threatening eye conditions, including ocular trauma, sudden vision loss, infections, and inflammatory disorders.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with emergency medicine physicians, ophthalmology subspecialists, and multidisciplinary care teams to deliver timely, patient-centered care. In addition to clinical responsibilities, this academically focused role offers opportunities to teach and mentor residents and medical students, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to research and scholarly activities within a leading academic health system.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage urgent and emergent ophthalmic conditions.
• Provide treatment for ocular trauma, acute vision loss, infections, inflammations, and other sight-threatening emergencies.
• Perform ophthalmic procedures consistent with training and clinical privileges.
• Collaborate with emergency medicine providers and ophthalmology subspecialists to coordinate care.
• Participate in resident, fellow, and medical student education and mentorship.
• Support patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based clinical practices.
• Engage in research, teaching, and other academic activities aligned with departmental goals.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology.
• Eligible for unrestricted Pennsylvania medical licensure.
• Strong clinical skills in emergency ophthalmic care and excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an ophthalmologist who excels in a fast-paced clinical environment, has experience managing ophthalmic emergencies and ocular trauma, values multidisciplinary collaboration, and is committed to academic medicine, education, and delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Jefferson University Physicians

Primary Location Address

131 S 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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