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Ophthalmology-Pediatric Surgical Ophthalmologist (MD/DO)

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Open Rank Pediatric Surgical Ophthalmologist. Responsibilities include outpatient care, surgical responsibilities, an interest in clinical and/or bench research, and resident and medical student teaching and supervision. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications. This role includes a strong commitment to clinical care, resident teaching and supervision, and medical student education. This position will serve patients at both the UNC Kittner Eye Center, located 2226 Nelson Hwy, Ste. 200, Chapel Hill, NC and at various other clinical sites owned by UNC Eye. Please note, the department will consider variable hours (full-time or part-time) from 0.5 FTE - 1.0 FTE.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency
• Board certification or board eligibility in Ophthalmology
• Candidates for this position should have completed a post-residency fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of North Carolina

 Anyone wishing to be considered for the position should submit a formal application in addition to a full CV, cover letter, and list of 3-5 professional contacts who may be reached to provide a written letter of reference for candidacy.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

For additional information, please contact Laura Oakes at laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu

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Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

About UNC Health

UNC Health is charting a new course for the organization, one that reflects our aspirations, values and the high expectations customers have in today’s healthcare marketplace. These changes will help the organization adopt business and medical practices that will help us become a more responsive, customer-focused, integrated healthcare system. UNC Health and its 33,000 employees, continue to serve as North Carolina’s Health Care System, caring for patients from all 100 counties and beyond our borders. We continue to leverage the world class research conducted in the UNC School of Medicine, translating that innovation to life-saving and life-changing therapies, procedures, and techniques for the patients who rely on us.

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