Ophthalmologist
Portland, Oregon, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Ophthalmology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location 97205, Portland, Oregon, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/20/24

The Portland Clinic seeks to add an Ophthalmologist to join our dynamic department. This position will be held at our Downtown Portland Clinic Location.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain American Board of Ophthalmology board certification/eligibility
• Active hospital privileges (at least one local hospital- usually St. Vincent Medical Center) for consultation/evaluation, pre/post-operative care and treatment for patients presenting with eye illness/injury/disorders; participate in hospital call schedule (usually 2 weeks per year).
• Participate in community group (EyeHealth Northwest, Child Eye Care Associates), call schedule (usually 4 weekends per year).
• Maintain patient panel
• Perform routine and medical eye exams to include refraction adjustment from initial technician refraction if necessary.
• Perform cataract extraction with intraocular lens insertion (phacoemulsification/extracapsular cataract extraction) as needed for evaluated patients.
• Perform pterygium excision with/without autograft as needed for evaluated patients.
• Perform blepharoplasty surgery as needed for evaluated patients.
• Perform YAG laser capsulotomy as needed for post-surgical patients.
• Perform laser peripheral iridotomies as needed for narrow angle/closed angle evaluated patients.
• Perform eyelid lesion removal as needed for evaluated patients.
• Perform chalazion incision/curettage as needed for evaluated patients.
• Minimum of 30-hour work week.

Qualifications

Board certification or eligibility is required