Ophthalmologist/Optometrist - Ithaca, United States - Cayuga Medical Center

Description

Healthy Growing Practice Seeking General Ophthalmologist/Optometrist

• Practice consists of two general ophthalmologists, two optometrists, and 1 optician
• 1,300 cataract procedures, hundreds of retinal and glaucoma lasers, and minor eyelid procedures per year
• Main office contains 15 lanes and a well-trained staff of 26
• Nearby office with five lanes - Auburn
• A good candidate must have excellent clinical and surgical skills and work well with other MDs and optometrists.
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Voted #1 Ophthalmology Practice in the Finger Lakes region 3 years in a row

Diverse, Dynamic University Town:

• Home to Cornell University and Ithaca College
• More than 100 waterfalls within a 10 miles radius
• Enjoy lake activities on Cayuga Lake
• Rated by Forbes as #3 in America's Smartest Cities
• Offers more ethnic and world-class restaurants per capita than NYC
• Ranked 4th in RelocationAmerica's 2006 list of "America's Top Places to Live"
• Located in the heart of Finger Lakes wine county

Salary Range: $335, $542,256.00

NOTE: All provider salaries posted on this site are based on a full-time work basis. The salary for any part-time position will be adjusted according to the full-time equivalency of the position.
In addition to salary, other compensation in the form of student loan repayment, sign-on bonus, and moving expense may be available and be included in total compensation.

As a physician, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality medical care to patients within the scope of your qualifications and experience. Principal responsibilities will include the clinical care of patients within a physician led, patient centered team based environment, where the focus is on the provision of high quality, value based care.

Key responsibilities

1. Patient Care
   • Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations and assessments
   • Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients
   • Prescribe medication and other appropriate therapies
   • Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging
   • Perform medical procedures and surgeries when necessary
   • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
   • Provide patient education
2. Communication
   • Effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues
3. Documentation
   • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in a timely fashion
4. Clinical Expertise
   • Stay current with latest medical research, treatments and technologies
   • Participate in CME and peer review activities
   • Collaborate with other specialists and healthcare professionals to optimize patient care
   • Work collaboratively with Advanced Practice Providers
   • Participate in the education of clinical learners (residents, APP students, etc)
5. Quality and Safety
   • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
   • Ensure safe care is provided to all patients
6. Ethical and Professional Standards
   • Adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards of medical practice
   • Uphold patient confidentiality and privacy
   • Comply with all relevant laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Doctorate MD or DO from an accredited medical school required
• Must have successfully completed a residency or fellowship commensurate with area of specialty.
• Be board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to Hospital;
• Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration;
• Obtain Medical Staff Privileges within the Health system
• DR-Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in applicable state required
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of evidence based medicine
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassion, empathy and a commitment to patient-centered care
• Ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare team
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and CME.

Working conditions

• Hospital, clinic, or healthcare facility setting
• May include on call and weekend shifts as required.