Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Opportunity (Associate Physician Diplomate)

Apply for Job Job ID 79039

Location Sacramento

Full / Part Time Full Time

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Job Summary

Job Summary

This position serves the Department as a full-time comprehensive ophthalmologist. A comprehensive list of duties and expectations will be outlined in an MSP Physician contract upon appointment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position

• California medical license
• Board certification required.
• MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) required
• Successful completion of an ophthalmology residency at the time of appointment
• No minimum work experience required
• Knowledge, training, and skills to treat patients needing comprehensive ophthalmic care at a level expected by the medical staff requirements of UC Davis Health
• Comprehensive understanding of medical and clinical sciences across a range of specialties
• Familiarity with current diagnostic methods, treatment modalities, and evidence-based practices
• Knowledge of public health principles and infection control protocols
• Awareness of ethical, legal, and regulatory standards in healthcare delivery
• Understanding of hospital / clinic policies, documentation systems, and electronic health records (EHR) Skills

Key Responsibilities

Department Overview

The UC Davis Eye Center strives to combine the very highest quality vision health care services with cutting edge ophthalmic science. Now nearing half a century of service, the Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Science continues to provide the Northern California and Western Nevada regions with state-of-the-art medical and surgical eye care. Moreover, we have become an international referral center for advanced specialty care. Our designation as an Eye Center speaks to our growing regional and national reputation as a resource for both patient care and for the advancement of medical science in ophthalmology.

Department Specific Job Scope

Specific duties will include :

Holding an agreed upon number of comprehensive clinics per week

Perform surgery as necessary within the appropriate scope of a comprehensive ophthalmologist

Perform incidental instruction as necessary to residents and fellows

Perform administrative duties as required pertaining to the needs and expectations of a UC Davis Health physician

POSITION INFORMATION

Benefits

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Physical Demands

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Mental Demands

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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