Join our Pediatric Ophthalmology group at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA

Join Our Team as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist

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 collaborative care. We welcome applications from both emerging and seasoned clinicians or clinician scientists, and all candidates are encouraged to cultivate a subspecialty interest.

Position Overview

The selected candidate will play a vital role in expanding our department's well-established multidisciplinary care pathways by strengthening connections with primary and specialty care providers, both within and outside our organization.

• Primary focus areas will include patient care, education, and research.
• Responsibilities will encompass both didactic and clinical training for residents and fellows.
• Our team includes a dedicated molecular biologist, vision scientist, electrophysiologist, a research coordinator, and two specialized ophthalmo-genetic counselors.
• This position will be located at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, with additional clinics at nearby satellite offices and surgical centers.
• The department is well-equipped, featuring collagen cross-linking, 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 of Pittsburgh 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, educational, and research opportunities at both clinical and basic science levels. Our organization is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, which is consistently ranked among the nation’s top medical schools, experiencing remarkable growth in its clinical, research, and academic missions.

As a large, diversified tertiary care medical institution, we consistently rank among the leading healthcare organizations in the country. The UPMC Vision Institute is highly regarded for its National Institutes of Health funding in ophthalmology and boasts one of the premier basic and clinical research programs nationwide. Our research initiatives focus on ocular immunology, infectious diseases, molecular genetics, retinal disease, glaucoma, and 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.
• 25 days of paid time off per year.
• $3,000 annually for continuing medical education (CME) plus 5 additional days.
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with short and long-term disability options, 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. Situated in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania, it presents 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, and the National Aviary, along with a vibrant cultural district. Major league sports teams, such as the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates, add to the city's appeal.

Pittsburgh is recognized as a leader in medicine, education, healthcare, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries. It consistently ranks as one of the best cities 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.