Practice Comprehensive Ophthalmology at UPMC in Pittsburgh - Join a large division

The Vision Institute at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is seeking Ophthalmologists to join a dedicated team of professionals at the forefront of eye care to join our world class health system.  Must be BC/BE in Ophthalmology with the ability to obtain a PA license.

About the position:

• Manage a diverse range of cases, including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and more.
• Actively participate in teaching and mentoring residents across hospitals, clinics, and operating rooms
• The Comprehensive Eye Service serves as the hub of our community outreach missions. Realize your passion for serving the underserved as part of the Guerrilla Eye Service, Mission of Mercy and eyeVan initiatives.
• Research opportunities: Collaborate on innovative projects focused on the science of the delivery of care.
• Collaborative team committed to academic advancement
• Join a group of 59 total physicians, including a division of 7 Comprehensive Ophthalmologists 14 Optometrists.
• Practice locations include UPMC Vision Institute at the Mercy Pavilion, Oakland Campus, and satellite locations
• Hours are Monday-Friday, 8-4:30 with one ½ day administrative session.

What we Offer

• Competitive compensation with productivity incentive bonus
• Robust benefit package recognized for its generosity and comprehensive coverage.
• 25 days PTO/year 
• $3,000/year CME dollars plus 5 days
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, Short and long-term disability, optional group life insurance and robust retirement plans
• Moving expenses up to $10K for qualified moves

About the UPMC Vision Institute and UPMC

• UPMC Vision Institute is consistently ranked highly for National Institutes of Health funding for departments of ophthalmology and has one of the top basic and clinical research programs in the country.
• Research focuses on ocular immunology, infectious disease, molecular genetics, molecular biology of retinal disease and glaucoma, and advanced diagnostic imaging technology development.
• A specialty facility on the campus of UPMC Mercy will serve patients who have diseases of the eye or vision impairment and those who need physical rehabilitation. It contains 410,000 square feet of collaborative space for clinicians, researchers, educators, and industry partners, a state-of-the-art facility to deliver gene and cell therapy for the eye, an innovative, fully mocked-up apartment where patients can relearn critical life skills, a 3-D street lab with simulated city streets, offices, and meeting rooms to help patients with low vision navigate their surroundings. Other areas in the building will include exam rooms, operating rooms, an optical shop, a pharmacy and therapy stations.
• UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned healthcare provider and insurer
• 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians
• Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals
• Over 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites
• UPMC is a large, diversified, multi-hospital tertiary care medical institution and consistently ranks among the top healthcare institutions in the nation. 

About the Community  

• Pittsburgh is a vibrant, mid-sized city with the feel of a small town. Located in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania, it offers the best of everything — an urban melting pot, historical landmarks, ethnic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife, picturesque countryside, and the famous three rivers.
• The city is renowned for its cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the National Aviary, and a diverse cultural district.
• The city's major league professional sports teams include the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
• Pittsburgh has a reputation as an advancing leader in medicine, education, health care, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.
• The city is consistently ranked as one of the top places for families in the U.S. and one of the most affordable, livable, and safest U.S. cities.

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