Shape the future of Glaucoma care in beautiful San Bernardino County, California. Loma Linda University's esteemed Department of Ophthalmology seeks a Glaucoma Service Director – Ophthalmology. As a board-certified specialist, you'll direct a dynamic team in a full-time role that merges comprehensive patient care with the mentorship of residents and medical students. Your leadership will be instrumental in the development of a pioneering Glaucoma fellowship.

This is a great opportunity to operate at a “state of the art” Ambulatory Surgical Center that opened in February 2023, the Loma Linda Surgical Institute (LLSI). LLSI has 2 OR rooms designed exclusively for cataract/IOL surgery, including MIGS procedures. This facility is 50% owned by the Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, the physician corporation for Loma Linda University. The Medical Director is Michael Rauser, MD, the Chair of the Loma Linda University Eye Institute. LLSI provides ample OR efficiencies, allowing 20+ cataract cases per day per surgeon. In combination with OR capabilities at the Loma Linda University Outpatient Surgical Center and LLU Medical Center, we can provide surgical care in a timely manner within the OR environment that is most appropriate to patient complexity and co-morbidities. Our surgeons have the same OR capabilities as the most efficient private practices in our region. This is critical as we strive to pay fair wages to our surgeons and maintain financial stability in a declining reimbursement environment. Join us to impact a diverse population and enhance a legacy of clinical excellence.

Opportunity Highlights

· Develop and lead a Glaucoma fellowship program, leaving your mark on the next generation of eye specialists

· Enjoy a role that encompasses patient care, resident teaching, medical student mentoring, and strategic recruitment planning

· Join one of the nation's largest academic and clinical programs, impacting the eye health of 3.5 million people

· Be part of a thriving group practice with multiple locations, expanding your reach and impact on patient care

· Affiliate Loma Linda University Medical Center is Nationally Ranked, Regionally Ranked, and High Performing in 4 adult specialties in 14 procedures/conditions (US News)

Community Information

Loma Linda, which means "beautiful hill" in Spanish, is in San Bernardino County, California. Known as a health-conscious community, Loma Linda was featured in a National Geographic article titled "The Secrets of Long Life." The city has an overall grade of A and is the No. 1 Best Place to live in San Bernardino County, a Most Diverse Place to Live in California, and a Best Suburb for Young Professionals in California (Niche).

· California is a Best Place to Practice in 2023 (Medscape)

· Just an hour away, Los Angeles offers world-class amenities, top-quality restaurants, world-renowned museums, opera, and other cultural opportunities

· The beaches of Newport, Laguna, and Malibu are only 60-90 minutes to the West, offering superb swimming, sunbathing, surfing, and sailing opportunities

· The Big Bear Mountain Ski Resort is about an hour away from Loma Linda

· Palm Springs, known for its golf courses, casinos, shopping, and spas, is only a 60-minute drive to the East

· World-class skiing awaits at the Mammoth Mountain Resort, a 6-hour drive to the North

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