Uveitis and Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

General Description

Salary: Dependent upon rank, Instructor $135,000 - $155,000, Assistant Professor $145,000 - $168,000, Associate Professor $170,000 - $212,000, Professor $195,000 - $340,000*

The Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is seeking a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist with Uveitis expertise to join our eye care team at Wilmer Bethesda. This position offers the opportunity to practice independently while collaborating closely with our world-renowned team of ophthalmologists and subspecialists at our outpatient clinic in Bethesda, MD. The successful applicant will work in busy medical and surgical practice and will contribute to the educational and academic mission of the group.

• Provide comprehensive ophthalmic care in an academic, outpatient setting as a board-certified/board-eligible ophthalmologist, with a clinical focus on uveitis and ocular inflammatory disease
• Diagnose and manage a wide spectrum of anterior and posterior segment pathology, including complex uveitis, cataracts, glaucoma, and corneal disease.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary academic environment with subspecialists in retina, cornea, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, and oculoplastic.
• Contribute to the development and growth of outpatient uveitis and comprehensive ophthalmology services within the Bethesda clinic.
• Practice in a well-supported clinic environment with skilled ophthalmic technicians and access to integrated electronic medical records and academic resources
• Opportunities for surgical care (e.g., cataract surgery) at local Hopkins ASC.

The position includes status as a full-time faculty member of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and as full-time active staff of the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Why Choose Wilmer Eye Institute?

Join the legacy of a globally recognized leader in cutting-edge eye care innovation and clinical excellence.

Exceptional career benefits:

• Work-life balance: Family-friendly schedule with no weekends or evening requirements
• Financial Rewards: Competitive compensation with productivity-based bonuses and optical referral incentives
• Comprehensive Benefits: Premium health insurance, 403B contribution, wellness programs, family support services, and tuition remission opportunities
• Team-based Coverage: Minimal on-call responsibilities shared collaboratively among providers
• Career Flexibility: Choice between clinical staff or faculty appointment pathways including both clinical excellence and research tracks
• Advanced Technology: Access to cutting-edge equipment including Cirrus OCT, Humphrey Visual Field 3, Pentacam, and fundus photography
• Modern Workspace: Dedicated exam room featuring dual monitor setup and Zeiss FORUM Viewer technology
• Team Excellence: Epic EMR platform enabling seamless collaboration with Wilmer colleagues and other Johns Hopkins' multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Professional Growth: Assigned faculty mentor to champion your academic advancement and career development
• Continuing Excellence: Rich opportunities for departmental engagement, continuing education, leadership development, and professional advancement

*The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the Department of Ophthalmology faculty compensation program or pay from participation in the Department of Ophthalmology incentive compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited residency training program in Ophthalmology and board certification or board eligibility.
• Fellowship training in uveitis is required.

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