What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retina Surgeon position at Physician Affiliate Group of New York?
Job Details
Opportunity Details
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Retina Surgeon to the group at NYC Health Hospitals/Lincoln. The Hospital is part of NYC Health Hospitals. Lincoln is a designated Level I Trauma and Stroke Center and has Centers of Excellence in all medical specialties, including its award- winning Cancer and Breast Centers. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Weill Medical College of Cornell University to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.
The mission of NYC Health Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.
NYC Health Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
- Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
- Performs ophthalmic surgeries such as vitrectomy and other vitreoretinal surgical procedures.
- Diagnose or treats injuries, disorders, and diseases of the eye, with a specific focus on retinal disease.
- Documents and evaluates patient medical histories.
- Performs, orders, and interprets results of diagnostic or clinical tests.
- Provides postoperative ophthalmic care, as needed.
- Develops treatment plans based on patient histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.
- Prescribes and administers topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
- Performs laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape, or replace ocular tissue.
- Educates patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care.
- Refers patients for more specialized treatments when conditions exceed experience, expertise, or scope of practice of practitioner.
Qualifications
- Must have completed both a residency in ophthalmology, as well as a retina fellowship
- Surgical training and surgical experience post-fellowship preferred
Exceptional Benefits Include:
- Malpractice Provided
- Hourly Amount: $180.00
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY), a tax-exempt organization affiliated with NYC Health Hospitals, is one of the largest physician groups in New York State and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who serve seven of New York City’s public hospitals, numerous public health community-based practices, and the city’s Correctional Health Service.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (“PAGNY”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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Salary : $180
