Ophthalmologist - Andover, United States - Ora, Inc.

Description

Please note that this role is not for a position at Ora, Inc.

This role is for a position at the company Andover Eye Associates, which is a close working partner of Ora, Inc.

Position Title:
Ophthalmologist


Location:
Andover, Massachusetts


Andover Eye Associates:
Founded by Dr.

Mark Abelson over 45 years ago, Andover Eye Associates has provided the most trusted eye care in the Merrimack Valley.

Our accomplished specialists combine the close attention of a local eye care practice with the leading-edge eye care standards of the world's top ophthalmic research centers.

Our independent physicians provide unparalleled patient care.

Andover Eye is your link to a world-class cadre of ophthalmic sub-specialists who are experts in cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, and macular degeneration.

We will direct you to the most appropriate sub-specialist based on your individual diagnosis, ensuring that you receive the best possible care for your condition.

The Role:

Are you an ophthalmologist interested in a combination of clinical practice, clinical science, and clinical research? This role offers an opportunity to see clinical patients as part of a multi-subspecialty practice, Andover Eye Associates, and be integrated into leading clinical research in the studies conducted at the Andover Eye site through our partner CRO (contract research organization), Ora.

Andover Eye is seeking a talented, energetic, and highly engaged Ophthalmologist (preferred General Ophthalmology or Cornea/Anterior Segment) who will be responsible for providing exceptional eye care to patients of all ages, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of eye conditions, and performing various surgical procedures in addition to performing clinical research.

This includes seeing patients as part of clinical studies for new products (drugs and devices) on behalf of industry clients ranging from large pharma and bio-tech, down to small start-ups, as well as the opportunity to be part of the internal R&D activities performed at the site related to research on new endpoints and technology.

This role requires an interest and exceptional passion for both aspects of the journey to being a physician-scientist/investigator.

Opportunity to collaborate on the development of protocols, review of data, creating methodologies, writing and review of publications, and evaluation of clinical trial subjects as sub-investigator working towards being principal investigator on clinical trial protocols, and potential to expand to FDA and clinical trial related activities for adverse event tracking and medical monitoring.

This role has an expectation of a minimum of one publication per year that you assist in the conception of or are key contributor on, and lead in preparation.

Potential for joining the team in attendance and presentations at core industry and research meetings such as ARVO, AAO, ASCRS, and others.

Once integrated and part of the clinical research process, it is expected there is opportunity for this position also drive the design and execution of at least one investigator initiated (IIS) project each year (funded by Andover Eye) and build and maintain active discussions with medical affairs groups within the industry.

If you are interested in sharpening and maintaining clinical skills in anterior seg and medical retina, and interested to exercise skills in clinical research, this type of physician-scientist dual career has been pursued by a number of our leading ophthalmologists.

This provides opportunity in a non-academic fast paced entrepreneurial environment, but academic affiliated in the Boston area.


What You'll Do:

• Sharpen and maintain clinical skills in anterior segment, glaucoma, medical retina.
• Build and exercise skills in clinical research.
• Perform comprehensive eye exams and surgery while providing an accurate diagnosis of various eye conditions.
• Diagnosing and treating eye diseases and injuries.
• Create treatment plans and coordinate ocular health care during patient consultations.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Focused work on both the practice patient and clinical research activities of the site (splitting between the two approximately 50% of the time).
• Clinical research activities will include serving as a sub-investigator and evolving into principal investigator role, and required administrative aspects under direction of site and the site's SMO/CRO (Ora, Inc.) This will include review of protocols, patient source data and case report forms, interaction with sponsor monitors as needed, and all other standard duties according to Good Clinical Practices (GCP) related to research.
• Opportunity for involvement in data review, protocol design, and publications.
• Opportunity to build and network relationships in the industry.
• Building opportunities for potential involvement in FDA and clinical trial-related activities, adverse event tracking and management, and medical monitoring.
• Provide and maintain updated study-related documentation as required by the clinical research trial to ensure data integrity.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, with occasional on-call and weekend clinical study visits, to be compensated with appropriate time off.

What We Look For:

• Experience needed for the Role:
• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Ophthalmology.
• Valid medical license to practice in the state of Massachusetts.
• A background in Private Practice, Academia and Publications is highly recommended.
• Preferred at least 3 years out of academia.
• Additional Skills and Attributes:
• Passion to deliver relationship-driven, human-centered care.
• Excitement about clinical practice and clinical research and methods
• Thoughtful, inquisitive, interest in evolving clinical methodology
• Ability to excel in a work environment with cross-functioning team members of nurses, technicians, optometrists, and clinical research professionals
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care.
• Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Must be able to thrive in a high-volume practice (1 patient every 15 minutes with 1 tech support)
• Performing eye exams in Spanish is a plus.
• Knowledge of the intricacies of vision plans preferred.
• Knowledge of protocol design, sponsoring interface, clinical models, and metrics.
• Maintain and deliver exceptional service to patients.

What We Offer:

• Well-Being: Offering comprehensive healthcare options in Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1.
• Time Off: Accrue up to 18 paid days off each year.
• Financial: Competitive salaries along with a 401K plan through Fidelity with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program: No matter what issues you're facing, New Directions is here to help you and your family.
• Career Development Opportunities: Continued opportunities to grow and develop your career journey.

Benefit Eligibility:
Full-time employees of Andover Eye working a minimum of 30 hours per week.

We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. People of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled candidates and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Ora is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and fair, equitable compensation regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.