What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Ophthalmologist for a Large Public Health and Hospital System in Silicon Valley position at American Academy of Ophthalmology?
Better Health for All
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), a large public healthcare system, is seeking a full-time BC / BE Ophthalmologist to join our dynamic practice in our Department of Surgery.
We offer the unparalleled opportunity to gain the long-term personal and professional satisfaction of serving our diverse community in one of the best places to live in the United States.
About Our Organization
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second-largest County-owned health and hospital system in California. The system and its providers are committed to improving the health of the 1.9 million people of Santa Clara County with multiple acute care hospitals (over 1000 licensed beds), a network of primary care clinics comprised of eleven health centers throughout the County, several urgent care clinics, dental services, primary care behavioral health services, and a broad range of specialty services in our Valley Specialty Center.
Providers in our health system use an integrated electronic health record (Epic), which brings together systemwide patient information. The Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) recognized SCVMC for achieving its highest level of success (Stage 7), based on our continuous innovation and optimization of our inpatient and outpatient EHR.
About the Community
SCVH is located in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, offering a diverse choice of cultural, recreational, and lifestyle opportunities. Our physicians live in a range of communities, including urban (e.g., San Francisco), university (e.g., Palo Alto), high tech (e.g., many cities of Silicon Valley), mountain (e.g., Los Gatos), beach (e.g. Santa Cruz), and rural / agricultural (e.g., Morgan Hill and Gilroy). Situated in one of the most desirable regions of the country – only 45 minutes from the Monterey Bay and three hours from the Sierra Nevada – our physicians enjoy a very high quality of life.
About the Division of Ophthalmology
Our Division of Ophthalmology provides inpatient services and outpatient care for adult and pediatric patients, covering the entire spectrum of Ophthalmology. Physicians who join our team will find a very collegial environment, with robust specialty and ancillary support, and an integrated electronic health record. SCVH has both Level 1 and level 2 Trauma Centers, a Burn Center, and several NICUs within our health care system that are supported by the Ophthalmology division. We serve the diverse population of Santa Clara County with a focus on equity and inclusion.
About the Position
This position requires excellent training in general Ophthalmology. The preferred candidate will be flexible and eager to practice evidence-based patient care for our vulnerable population at multiple sites within our Healthcare System. Experience with trauma is necessary. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about continuing to grow our practice and advance the clinical expertise that our division offers. The current position is for a 1.0 FTE to start April 2025. Fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology or Oculoplastic surgery would be especially helpful.
Applicants should be board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology.
About Compensation and Benefits
We offer competitive compensation; a generous comprehensive benefit package (including 54 days of leave per year; 5 CME days; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; long-term disability insurance; AD&D insurance; life insurance; and retirement plans); paid malpractice (with tail coverage); and possible relocation reimbursement (pre-approval required).
SCVH employees may be eligible for federal loan repayment assistance. For information regarding the National Health Service Corp (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program and other related programs, please visit www.nhsc.hrsa.gov and www.phcdocs.org / Programs / CalMedForce.
If you are interested in joining a practice with unparalleled personal and professional advantages, then please submit your letter of interest and CV to Roya Rousta at MD.Recruitment@hhs.sccgov.org .
The San Francisco Bay Area is well known for its rich diversity of cultures. SCVH seeks candidates whose experiences have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The County of Santa Clara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious belief, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or preference, pregnancy, marital status, disability, medical condition, political belief, veterans’ status, organizational affiliation or association with any individual in any of these groups. SCVH is committed to inclusion for all of its patients, employees, and community.
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