Open Rank-Clinical Faculty in Pediatric-Ophthalmology

Job Summary

Job ID 293127
Position # 20003269

The Department of Ophthalmology at Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia seeks a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Applicants must be board certified/eligible. Fellowship training in pediatric-ophthalmology is required. Duties will include clinical care of patients and didactic and clinical training of residents and medical students. The successful candidate would be expected to be productive in clinical care and teaching as they fulfill the academic and clinical missions of Augusta University. There are potential opportunities in administrative and leadership positions. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Responsibilities

Clinical care and treatment of patients
- Participate in the growth of the clinical and educational programs of the department.
- Promote compliance with Wellstar MCG Health physician performance standards with respect to quality indicators, medical records completion, patient satisfaction, billing and coding documentation, prompt and accurate submission of charges for service, and proper conduct of physicians in relation to colleagues, co-workers, and patients.
- Encourage and develop professional environments capable of fostering the highest level of medical performance throughout the region.
- Develop collaborative relations with local community leaders.

Teaching/Instruction
- Participate actively in the teaching activities in the Department of Ophthalmology.

Required Qualifications

MD, DO or equivalent; Board certified/eligible in ophthalmology; Fellowship training in pediatric-ophthalmology.