Comprehensive Ophthalmologist (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor)
About The Position
The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the area of comprehensive ophthalmology to expand our academic practice. There is immediate opportunity to engage in a busy tertiary clinical practice in an established longstanding department with a brand new, state-of-the-art clinic and surgery center. In addition to delivering excellence in patient care, the successful candidate will have ample opportunities to develop independent and collaborative research initiatives and to contribute to innovative educational programs within a dynamic academic medical center. To learn more about us, please visit https://eye.ufl.edu/ . Salary, rank, and tenure status will be commensurate with credentials and experience. The College of Medicine offers a competitive faculty compensation plan, which includes incentives and bonuses. The employer will assist with relocation costs. University-provided benefits include individual and family health insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance. Retirement benefits include participation in 403(b) and 457 plans, with an employer match. Professional liability protection and sovereign immunity are administered through the Florida Board of Governors’ self-insurance program. Gainesville is a charming city with a low cost of living, excellent public schools, Division I NCAA sports, and no state income tax. The area is known for its natural beauty, with many springs, lakes, and rivers. The mild climate allows for outdoor activities practically year-round. Culturally, the city is enriched by the influence of the university. The combination of college-town vitality and natural beauty makes Gainesville a one-of-a-kind place where nature and culture meet.
Requirements
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited ophthalmology residency program.
- Board certification or eligibility
- Licensure (or eligibility) to practice medicine in the State of Florida
Nice To Haves
- Strong commitment to teaching, resident training, and research as well as participation in academic activities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Deliver excellence in patient care
- Develop independent and collaborative research initiatives
- Contribute to innovative educational programs
Benefits
- Competitive faculty compensation plan, which includes incentives and bonuses
- Relocation assistance
- Individual and family health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Participation in 403(b) and 457 plans, with an employer match
- Professional liability protection and sovereign immunity are administered through the Florida Board of Governors’ self-insurance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
