Ophthalmologist - Oculoplastic Surgeon

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Ophthalmologist - Oculoplastic Surgeon ','212271','Facial Plastics Recon & Cosm','Washington-Seattle','Days','40 hours per week','40 hours per week','Variable','Variable','Variable','Variable','','','!*!**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. in Seattle, Washington is recruiting a full time board certified/board eligible, fellowship trained Oculoplastics Specialist/Ophthalmologist to join our team.

 The ophthalmology section currently has 9 ophthalmologists and 7 optometrists who work in our main Seattle clinic and at 4 satellite locations seeing approximately 51,000 patients per year.  In addition to optometry, the section has retinal, corneal, glaucoma, and pediatric/strabismus fellowship trained surgeons along with general ophthalmologists who practice in a collegial environment. The surgeon will have a joint appointment in facial plastic surgery with access to operating rooms and a clinic procedure room with trained support staff.

The Seattle clinic is a busy downtown practice with four full-time and two part-time ophthalmologist (cornea, glaucoma, retina, and pediatric specialists).  We also employ two full-time and one part-time optometrist. 

The available surgeon position has been staffed by a well-respected oculoplastics specialist who is retiring after 16 years of service to Virginia Mason. 

 Candidates with fellowship training is essential.  The ideal candidate will be proficient in complex orbital, functional and cosmetic oculoplastic surgery.  We welcome applicants interested in clinical trials.  Virginia Mason provides support via the Benaroya Research Institute.

 This is a unique opportunity to work in a busy, hospital-based practice alongside specialists with diverse and complex patient panels.  The Seattle clinic is the hub of the ophthalmology service line and sets the tone for our large group practice. There is also the opportunity to work with a fellowship trained Rhinologist for joint cases.

 Nighttime on-call duties rotate every eighth week.  **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. enjoys a well-earned regional and national reputation as a tertiary referral center for the Pacific Northwest.   Clinical research opportunities are available due to our diverse patient population. 

 The Seattle clinic has a wonderfully diverse patient base due to the many sub-specialty providers working together in the department.  The ophthalmic team, 21 in all, includes 13 certified ophthalmic assistants with a range of experience and backgrounds, four opticians, two surgery schedulers, and seven receptionists.  Our team also includes three optometrists, all triage complex/urgent cases and routine eye exams, and one who specializes in complex contact lens fittings.  Our in house optical team serves a large patient population, often with complex needs. 
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BE/BC in Ophthalmology
3-5 Years of experience in Oculoplastics preferred
Fellowship training in Ophthalmology required
Ability to obtain a medical professional license in the State of WA
Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority needed for specific practice


 

About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state – CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. Our integrated health system has nearly 1,500 hospital beds including Bailey-Boushay House, the first skilled-nursing and outpatient chronic care management program in the United States designed specifically to meet the needs of people with HIV/AIDS; Benaroya Research Institute, internationally recognized for autoimmune disease research; and Virginia Mason Institute, a teaching organization which coaches health care professionals and others around the world in the Virginia Mason Production System, an innovative lean management method for improving quality and safety.

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Virginia Mason

We commit to fostering an equitable, diverse and intentionally inclusive environment – we strive for all to feel valued, respected and that they belong.  Our unique life experiences and backgrounds make our patient care extraordinary.  Our diversity fuels our culture of innovation and transformative health care.  Our differences are our strengths and inspire a promising future.

 

Living in the Pacific Northwest

Located in the Pacific NW, Seattle is an area with a mild climate year round and close to the great outdoors where we enjoy an abundance of activities with our close proximity to the waters of Puget Sound and surrounding mountains. City life and cultural activities are also thriving. With a variety of neighborhoods and areas to work and live, there are many choices for the type of lifestyle you’d like to enjoy.

 

What’s next?

Please, apply online with Virginia Mason at ****
 

 

 “Each Person. Every Moment. Better Never Stops.”

 

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

 
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