This hospital center in North Carolina is seeking full-time board certified/eligible general ophthalmologists to join our expanding ophthalmology program in Eastern North Carolina. Expertise in medical retina is desirable. Candidates with an interest in resident education and residency program development are encouraged to apply.

The Medical Center is a tertiary referral center with a large population of patients with complex ophthalmic pathology. Ophthalmology is hiring providers of all specialties for a robust multi-specialty practice and plans to develop a teaching program on-site. There is a large hospital based and local optometrist and ophthalmologist-based referral network with few other retina specialists in the community.

US residency/fellowship training required.

Highlights:

• Employment by the hospital physician group
• Hospital privileges at a Level 1 trauma center
• Opportunity available due to programmatic expansion
• Opportunity for academic appointment at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank
• Outpatient clinic conveniently located near hospital with state-of the art equipment
• Responsibilities will include clinical practice, teaching of trainees and rotating call coverage
• Opportunities for research
• Competitive Compensation and Comprehensive Benefits include: Relocation, Paid Vacation, Sick, & Holidays, Malpractice/Tail Coverage, 401k matching/457, Medical, Dental, & Vision, Disability & Life Insurance. For eligible candidates: loan repayment, sign-on bonus, income guarantees, and residency/fellowship paid commitment stipends.

Just minutes from our Level I trauma center and nationally-recognized ambulatory surgery center, ECU Health Ophthalmology - Greenville is a newly renovated facility with state-of-the-art equipment and strong administrative support

There is so much that makes the city a great place to live, work, play, and visit. Here are just a few things that make our community special.

• Cost of living is more than 10 percent below national average
• Vibrant Uptown District that continues to grow and offers numerous restaurant and retail options
• Variety of festivals and special events held throughout the year such as City-sponsored events.
• River access providing boating, paddling or fishing opportunities
• Approximately 9 miles of greenways
• A science and nature center as well as a trail system
• Hundreds of recreational opportunities for people of all ages
• Nearly 30 parks or recreational facilities that are open to the public
• A growing performing arts community that includes musical and theatre performances
• Visual arts opportunities such as the First Friday Art Walk, sculptures along the greenway, an art zoo near the Off Leash Dog Area, and murals along with museums and galleries
• A centrally located transportation hub that provides multimodal public transportation connections

With a mild climate that includes 4 seasons, close proximity to waterways, excellent school options, and an affordable cost of living this community is the perfect place to call home.