Medical Retina Specialist
Location: Dallas, TX
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Job Number: 753684
Category: Faculty and Physicians
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Responsibilities
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Department of Ophthalmology
Medical Retina Specialist
The Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is expanding and seeks an outstanding Medical Retina Specialist to join our team. The successful applicant will engage in patient care in our faculty practice and teaching hospitals, where they will also engage in teaching and supervision of our outstanding residents and fellows. Academic rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Requirements include an M.D. degree or equivalent, successful completion of an approved residency in ophthalmology, fellowship training in medical retina, eligibility for medical licensure in Texas, and board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Interest in clinical research is welcomed but not required.
UT Southwestern is one of the top healthcare employers in the United States and is home to one of America’s top medical schools and research institutions. The Department of Ophthalmology is a national leader in education, research, and patient care. We also have one of the largest and most respected residency programs in the country. Check us out on Twitter (@UTSWOphth) and Instagram (@UTSWeye).
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Academic rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/
Benefits
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Health Benefits
- PPO and ACO Options
- 100% Coverage for Preventative Health − No Co-Pay
- Tobacco-Free Incentives
- Generous Prescription Drug Plan
- 3 Options for Dental Coverage
- 2 Options for Vision Coverage
- Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Retirement Plan
(Eligibility varies by employment status)
- The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting
- Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity
- Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
PTO Benefits
- 13 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave
Other Benefits
- On-Site Day Care
- Employee Discount Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Group Life Coverage
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
Working at UTSW
Bring Your “A” Game.
Why are top candidates in so many professional fields – including customer service, finance, and human resources, to name a few – choosing UT Southwestern Medical Center as a career home? Simple. They know that they will work among a team of people who bring their best every day to support a health organization that’s breaking new ground in dozens of ways. That’s what we can offer you.
It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.
Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.
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