University of Kansas Medical Center
Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist - Ophthalmology
University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist - Ophthalmology page is loaded Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist - Ophthalmology Apply locations Kansas City Metro Area time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR007931
Department:
SOM KC Ophthalmology ----- Ophthalmology Faculty
Position Title:
Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist - Ophthalmology
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
Job Description Summary The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist to join our team! Faculty member will be expected to provide clinical, teaching and research duties, as their experience and interest allows. On-call duties will be on a shared rotation based on the number of faculty members. Faculty will also supervise medical students and residents in clinics and surgeries as well as participate in the didactic teaching program. Candidates interested in research may be afforded protected time to complete clinical and bench research, but all candidates will be encouraged to participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings in addition to their clinical and teaching duties.
Tenure track appointments are full-time with an initial probationary period of seven years. Criteria for promotion includes significant achievements in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. The award of tenure is based on potential for sustained contributions, performing beyond expected duties, and demonstrating leadership and innovation in activities that enhance the reputation of the University.
The Clinical Scholar Track is for full-time faculty members who are heavily involved in clinical service, education, and related scholarship. This track has two career paths: Clinician-Educator concentrating on teaching and Clinician-Investigator for concentrating on research/scholarship. Significant contributions in professional and academic service are required for both paths.
Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined: Provide services as an Ophthalmology, Cornea Specialist, comprising of comprehensive clinics and surgery days.
Participate in the didactic teaching program including supervising medical students and residents.
Participate in the shared rotation of call coverage, inpatient consults and JayDoc clinics.
Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with patients as monitored by the hospital's patient experience survey.
Serve on departmental committees and provide other service to the School of Medicine and the University as needed.
Participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings as appropriate with academic track.
Provide clinical and surgical services to the VA and/or other sites under Professional Services Agreement with The University of Kansas Health System
Required Qualifications Education : Medical Doctorate or equivalent degree, board eligible or board certified in Ophthalmology and successful completion of a surgical Cornea fellowship.
Licensed in the State of Kansas of eligible for licensure in Kansas,
Work Experience : Experience in a clinical and surgical Cornea practice and OR settings.
Preferred Qualifications Work Experience : Academic background involving teaching with interest in clinical or basic research is preferred.
Experience in growing own research programs with the ability to obtain funding from public and private sources is desired.
Skills : Strong organizational skills, ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to manage competing and shifting priorities.
Required Documents: Resume/CV
Cover Letter
If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here . Comprehensive Benefits Package: Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
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The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Policy
Under Kansas state law, certain KUMC positions are subject to disability preference. For positions subject to this requirement, KUMC will offer an interview to a person who has applied for an open position who is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to meet the performance standards of the position and who has presented acceptable proof of disability. If the position you apply for is subject to the disability preference requirement, you will be asked to provide information in support of your request for disability preference when you complete the application for employment.
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Department:
SOM KC Ophthalmology ----- Ophthalmology Faculty
Position Title:
Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist - Ophthalmology
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
Job Description Summary The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist to join our team! Faculty member will be expected to provide clinical, teaching and research duties, as their experience and interest allows. On-call duties will be on a shared rotation based on the number of faculty members. Faculty will also supervise medical students and residents in clinics and surgeries as well as participate in the didactic teaching program. Candidates interested in research may be afforded protected time to complete clinical and bench research, but all candidates will be encouraged to participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings in addition to their clinical and teaching duties.
Tenure track appointments are full-time with an initial probationary period of seven years. Criteria for promotion includes significant achievements in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. The award of tenure is based on potential for sustained contributions, performing beyond expected duties, and demonstrating leadership and innovation in activities that enhance the reputation of the University.
The Clinical Scholar Track is for full-time faculty members who are heavily involved in clinical service, education, and related scholarship. This track has two career paths: Clinician-Educator concentrating on teaching and Clinician-Investigator for concentrating on research/scholarship. Significant contributions in professional and academic service are required for both paths.
Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined: Provide services as an Ophthalmology, Cornea Specialist, comprising of comprehensive clinics and surgery days.
Participate in the didactic teaching program including supervising medical students and residents.
Participate in the shared rotation of call coverage, inpatient consults and JayDoc clinics.
Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with patients as monitored by the hospital's patient experience survey.
Serve on departmental committees and provide other service to the School of Medicine and the University as needed.
Participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings as appropriate with academic track.
Provide clinical and surgical services to the VA and/or other sites under Professional Services Agreement with The University of Kansas Health System
Required Qualifications Education : Medical Doctorate or equivalent degree, board eligible or board certified in Ophthalmology and successful completion of a surgical Cornea fellowship.
Licensed in the State of Kansas of eligible for licensure in Kansas,
Work Experience : Experience in a clinical and surgical Cornea practice and OR settings.
Preferred Qualifications Work Experience : Academic background involving teaching with interest in clinical or basic research is preferred.
Experience in growing own research programs with the ability to obtain funding from public and private sources is desired.
Skills : Strong organizational skills, ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to manage competing and shifting priorities.
Required Documents: Resume/CV
Cover Letter
If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here . Comprehensive Benefits Package: Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html Employee Type:
Regular
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The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Policy
Under Kansas state law, certain KUMC positions are subject to disability preference. For positions subject to this requirement, KUMC will offer an interview to a person who has applied for an open position who is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to meet the performance standards of the position and who has presented acceptable proof of disability. If the position you apply for is subject to the disability preference requirement, you will be asked to provide information in support of your request for disability preference when you complete the application for employment.
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