Opthalmologist Opportunity

Company: Cayuga Health System
Location: Ithaca
Posted on: April 25, 2024

Job Description:

Healthy Growing Practice Seeking General Opthalmologist/Optometrist

• Practice consists of 2 general opthalmologist, 2 Optometrists, and 1 Optician
• 1300 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 5 lanes - Auburn
• A good Candidate must have excellent clinical and surgical skills and work well with other MDs and Optometrists.
• Competitive salary and benefits
• #1 Ophthalmology practice in the Finger Lakes Region for 3 years in a row
• $335,326.40 - 542,256.00 AnnuallyDiverse, Dynamic University Town:
  • Home to Cornell University and Ithaca Colllege
  • More than 100 waterfall within a 10 mile 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 RelocateAmerica.com's 2006 list of "America's Top 100 Places to Live"
  • Located in the heart of Finger Lakes wine countryAs a Physician, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality medical care to patients. You will diagnose and treat various medical conditions, collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and contribute to the overall well-being of patients. Your expertise and compassion will be instrumental in improving the health and lives of those you serve.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
  • 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
    • Communication
      • Effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues
      • Documentation
        • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in a timely fashion
        • 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)
          • Quality and Safety
            • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
            • Ensure safe care is provided to all patients
            • 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"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". Contact: Ginny Olsen golsen@cayugamed.org(607) 274-4231Compensation Information:$335326.4 / Annually - $335326.4 / AnnuallyStarting At: 335326.4 AnnuallyUp To: 542256.0 Annually

Keywords: Cayuga Health System, Scranton , Opthalmologist Opportunity, Other , Ithaca, Pennsylvania