Join our Pediatric Ophthalmology group at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA

Our organization is on the lookout for a Pediatric Ophthalmologist at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to enhance our team. This role offers a unique chance to engage in truly collaborative healthcare. We welcome applications from both emerging and established clinicians or clinician scientists. All candidates will be encouraged to cultivate a specific area of subspecialty interest.

Position Overview

• Contribute to the expansion of the department's well-established multidisciplinary care pathways by strengthening connections with primary and specialty care providers, both within and outside the department.
• The primary focus will be on patient care, education, and research.
• Responsibilities will include both didactic and clinical training for residents and fellows.
• Our team includes a dedicated molecular biologist, vision scientist, and electrophysiologist, along with a research coordinator and two specialized ophthalmo-genetic counselors.
• This role will be situated at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, with additional clinics at nearby satellite offices and surgical centers.
• The department is well-equipped, featuring collagen cross-linking capabilities, a myopia treatment center, and state-of-the-art imaging technology, including integrated intraoperative OCT, eye movement recordings, and a comprehensive visual electrophysiology lab.

About Children's Hospital and the Vision Center

• Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is recognized as one of the top ten pediatric hospitals in the United States, offering exceptional clinical, teaching, and research opportunities at both clinical and basic science levels.
• We are affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, which is consistently ranked among the nation's premier medical schools, experiencing significant growth in its clinical, research, and academic endeavors.
• UPMC is a large, diverse, multi-hospital tertiary care institution that consistently ranks among the top healthcare organizations in the country.
• The Vision Institute is highly regarded for its National Institutes of Health funding in ophthalmology and boasts one of the leading basic and clinical research programs nationwide.
• Research initiatives focus on ocular immunology, infectious diseases, molecular genetics, the molecular biology of retinal diseases and glaucoma, as well as the development of advanced diagnostic imaging technologies.

What We Provide

• Attractive compensation package with a productivity incentive bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package recognized for its generosity and extensive coverage.
• 25 days of paid time off per year.
• $3,000 annually for continuing medical education, plus 5 additional days off.
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability, optional group life insurance, and robust retirement plans.
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000 for eligible moves.

About the Community

• Pittsburgh is a dynamic mid-sized city that offers the charm of a small town. Located in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania, it provides a blend of urban diversity, historical sites, ethnic neighborhoods, a lively nightlife, scenic countryside, and the iconic three rivers.
• The city is celebrated for its cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the National Aviary, and a vibrant cultural district.
• Pittsburgh is home to major league sports teams such as the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates.
• The city is recognized as a leader in medicine, education, healthcare, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.
• Pittsburgh consistently ranks as one of the best places for families in the U.S., known for its affordability, livability, and safety.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals.