What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty Topic Editor Ophthalmology (contract) position at EBSCO?
EBSCO Information Services (EIS) provides a complete and optimized research solution comprised of e-journals, e-books, and research databases - all combined with the most powerful discovery service to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EIS employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, most now working hybrid or remotely. We are the leader in our field due to our cutting-edge technology, forward-thinking philosophy, and outstanding team. EIS is a company that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow. Our mission is to transform lives by providing relevant and reliable information when, where, and how people need it. We are looking for bright and creative individuals whose unique differences will allow us to achieve this inclusive mission around the world.
Your Opportunity
As a Topic Editor for DynaMed, you will be the primary authority on assigned content within your specialty, providing guidance on the improvement of existing content and the development of new content. You will accomplish this by reviewing content created by an in-house editorial team, assessing for clinical relevance, accuracy, quality, and currency.
This is a part-time contract position. Editorial work can be performed remotely and requires less than10% time commitment, with flexibility to allow for competing priorities. This is a paid position with an hourly rate determined by level of experience, education, and training.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate existing content for accuracy, currency, and clinical relevance.
- Provide clinical guidance on new content development, including the scope and organization of topics.
- Contribute to the development of diagnostic and management algorithms (where applicable).
- Outline the clinical landscape of assigned topics, including key branch points in clinical decision making, new developments in diagnosis and management, and any related controversies in the field.
Your Team
DynaMed is a leading online evidence-based point-of-care medical reference. It is a rapidly growing, comprehensive clinical decision resource that provides the most current and useful synthesized evidence, with an emphasis on providing the quickest time to answer. You will work closely with a highly-skilled and knowledgeable team of writers, editors, and clinicians in your specialty area to create and further improve high-quality clinical content.
About You
- MD, DO or equivalent
- Specialty board certification in ophthalmology
- Appointment at an academic institution
- > 3 years of direct patient care experience managing patients with eye conditions and/or vision problems
- Ongoing participation in clinical activity
- Experience with MS Office including Word with use of Review functionality (track changes) and Excel
What sets you apart
- Strong expertise in your specialty area, as demonstrated by clinical leadership roles, teaching, research, or a publication track record
- Passion for evidence-based medicine
- Well-developed critical thinking and collaboration skills
Pay Range
USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr.
