What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fellowship-Trained Neuro-Ophthalmologist position at University of Texas at Austin?
The Department of Ophthalmology at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is recruiting a full-time academic neuro-ophthalmologist. This is an open rank position for either an ophthalmology or neurology trained neuro-ophthalmologist.
About Dell Medical School
As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities. The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals -a UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson - plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine. As part of its strategic roadmap, Dell Medical School is partnering closely with the community and regional healthcare providers and payers to provide new models for health promotion, healthcare delivery, and clinical care for the community's entire population. The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who are aligned with our mission and values and can contribute to excellence within the learning health system.
About the Department of Ophthalmology
The Department of Ophthalmology is comprised of faculty representing a wide range of specialties in adult and pediatric ophthalmology with a focus on delivering outstanding care to the community.
The faculty of the Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute are conducting world class translational and clinical science research across The University of Texas at Austin. Our faculty are also committed to the education and training our ophthalmology residents, in the next generation of ophthalmic leaders.
The Department's mission is to transform the health and lives of the communities we serve. To accomplish this our priorities are to:
- Deliver exceptional patient-centric ophthalmic care.
- Provide comprehensive education for students, clinicians, patients, and the community.
- Conduct and disseminate world-class research.
About Austin
Austin is a vibrant university city, known for its excellent public K-12 schools, lively music scene, superb cuisine, and international festivals such as South by Southwest. The city typically ranks among the country's best places to live. Nearby lakes and rivers as well as the beautiful adjacent Texas Hill Country provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities.
Essential Functions:
- Serve as a clinical neuro-ophthalmologist to deliver evidence-based care.
- Actively participate in the training of residents and students.
- Participate in strategic planning and other efforts directly tied to the development and growth the neuro-ophthalmology program and the ophthalmology department.
- Develop partnerships with referring physicians, hospitals, and ancillary providers in Austin and Central Texas.
- Develop and foster an atmosphere of scientific and academic inquiry in conjunction with trainees and researchers.
- Collaborate with other schools at The University of Texas at Austin.
- Actively participate in the academic department by all required departmental policies.
Qualifications
- Requirements include an M.D. degree or equivalent, successful completion of an approved residency in ophthalmology or neurology, fellowship training in neuro-ophthalmology, eligibility for Texas licensure, board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Ophthalmology or the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
- Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas (or the ability to obtain prior to appointment).
- Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environment.
- Outstanding clinical teaching skills and scholarship.
- Innovative self-starter with a commitment to excellence in clinical care and scholarship.
- Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Eligible for appointment as an Assistant or Associate or Professor rank in the Department of Ophthalmology, Dell Medical School, at UT Austin.
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
