What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmologist: Glaucoma Specialist position at HMFP at BIDMC, Inc.?
The Beetham Eye Institute of the Joslin Diabetes Center is seeking to recruit an Ophthalmologist: Glaucoma Specialist to provide strong glaucoma surgical expertise and expert clinical eye care for Beetham Eye Institute (BEI), Joslin Diabetes Center patients. Time will be allocated as follows: Clinic 100% Responsibilities: Operates on patients with surgical glaucoma disease, including but not limited to trabeculectomy, tube or shunt implants, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. Performs procedures, including intravitreal injections and lasers on patients for indications including but not limited to argon laser trabeculoplasty, selective laser trabeculoplasty, laser peripheral iridotomy. Performs cataract surgery for patients with visually significant cataracts. Participates in Longwood Medical Area call and provides emergency care as needed for urgent glaucoma cases. Performs comprehensive ophthalmic examinations for diabetic and non-diabetic patients. Examines patients' eyes to ensure eye health and recommend appropriate treatment and follow-up. Prescribes glasses to correct vision. Provides emergency care and triages ophthalmic care as needed. Interacts in a collegial way with medical staff and colleagues. Participates in referral development. Works in a collegial fashion with other Joslin diabetes health professionals. Interacts collegially with BEI medical retina fellows, research staff, and research fellows. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Degree in medicine from an accredited school Certified license to practice in Massachusetts Residency in Ophthalmology Fellowship in glaucoma Minimum 3 years of general ophthalmology experience (including residency) Minimum 1 year of glaucoma surgery experience (includes fellowship) Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Ophthalmology Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to interact with peers and staff, fiscal and operational aspects of administrative responsibilities such as ensuring accountability in clinical and scholarly activities, staff development and budget management. Effective communication skills are needed to share information and influence other investigators and internal/external colleagues as well as to mentor and develop medical staff, fellows and students. Articulate both verbally and in writing with regard to evidence-based clinical diabetes eye care. HMFP/APHMFP is a multi-specialty physician organization made up of over 2,400 physicians, researchers, and advanced practitioners dedicated to providing quality and excellence in teaching, research, and clinical care. To learn more about HMFP, please visit our website. HMFP is an equal opportunity employer. HMFP respects diversity and accordingly is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length, and protective hairstyles, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, and breastfeeding), sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
