Description

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center is expanding and seeks an outstanding oculoplastic/oculofacial and orbital surgeon to join our rapidly growing academic department.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and dynamic ophthalmology service dedicated to providing exceptional oculoplastic, orbital, lacrimal, and reconstructive eye care to the patients of New Mexico and the surrounding region. As part of the UNM Health System, the Eye Clinics offer a rewarding blend of tertiary referral care and safety-net medicine, providing exposure to a broad spectrum of complex ophthalmic disease while serving one of the most medically diverse populations in the Southwest.

The incoming physician will have the opportunity to join and grow an existing comprehensive oculoplastic surgery practice, including functional and cosmetic eyelid surgery, orbital disease, lacrimal disorders, periocular and orbital trauma, and ophthalmic oncology in collaboration with multidisciplinary partners. Opportunities also exist to expand aesthetic oculoplastic services based on the candidate's interests and expertise. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues in ophthalmology, otolaryngology, neurosurgery, dermatology, facial and general plastic surgery, oncology, trauma, and other specialties while sharing general ophthalmology call responsibilities with existing faculty and actively participating in the education of residents from multiple specialties as well as medical students.

Our department has recently established a three-resident-per-class ophthalmology residency program and continues to experience significant growth. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to help build and shape the department while addressing a significant regional need for specialized oculoplastic and orbital care throughout New Mexico and the surrounding states.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to outstanding patient care, teaching, and scholarly activity within an academic environment. Opportunities for clinical research, clinical trials, and multidisciplinary collaboration are available through our growing research enterprise, which includes dedicated research coordinators, technicians, and faculty collaborators.

UNM is committed to building a healthy, well-educated, and economically vibrant New Mexico. The Health Sciences Center and School of Medicine continue to experience exciting growth under new leadership and are dedicated to advancing state-of-the-art patient care, innovative research, and excellence in medical education.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials.

UNM employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Low-cost medical and dental insurance plans
• Excellent retirement plans with a substantial employer contribution
• Disability and life insurance
• Malpractice coverage
• Employee and family tuition remission opportunities for eligible courses at UNM

New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment for good reason.  Albuquerque is a culturally rich and naturally beautiful city with nearly year-round sunshine, a vibrant arts community, and abundant outdoor recreation.  The Sandia Mountains are just minutes from campus, offering hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and breathtaking scenery.  Albuquerque is also within easy reach of Santa Fe, historic communities throughout New Mexico, and world-renowned scientific institutions, including Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications for position:

• Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology Residency Program
• Completion of an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship (or equivalent fellowship with completion prior to appointment)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of New Mexico
• Eligible to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications for position:

• Experience in clinical education and resident teaching
• Experience in clinical research
• Experience in the medical and surgical management of eyelid, orbital, lacrimal, and periocular disorders
• Interest in multidisciplinary collaboration with surgical and medical specialties
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

For more information, please contact:  James Chodosh, MD, MPH Professor and Chair Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, 1 University of New Mexico, MSC11 6052, Albuquerque, NM 87131 Phone: (505) 272-6120 Email: jchodosh@salud.unm.edu