Crystal Run Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a dedicated, patient-centric full-time Ophthalmologist to join their growing team in Middletown, New York. This role offers the opportunity to practice in a busy, well-established, state-of-the-art practice with a fellowship-trained, physician-led, patient-centered team. The position provides clinical resources, data, and support from a global organization, empowering physicians to deliver exceptional care and contribute to advancing community health.
Practice Info
- Fellowship-trained, physician-led, patient centered team-based care environment
- Stability of an established, reputable practice within a collegial multispecialty group with an exceptionally large referral base of over 400 local providers spanning over 70 medical and surgical specialties and sub-specialties
- Direct support staff and teams to assist with patient care and workflow
- Autonomy and independence in practice, including a strong affiliation with local tertiary care hospital(s) and ambulatory surgery center(s) that provides a full range of medical and surgical Ophthalmology care services
- Patient census - primarily adult focused (18+), with opportunity to expand scope of practice to include Pediatrics (if interested)
- New grads are welcome to apply!
Responsibilities
- Provide complete comprehensive medical and surgical eye care within a team of highly skilled, fellowship-trained Ophthalmologists and Optometrists, ranging from simple evaluations for eyeglasses, to treatment of common conditions like conjunctivitis, to complex and delicate eye surgery
- Consult with patients about the status of their eye health, while providing them with the latest advancements in eye care
- Refer patients to advanced specialists as needed
- Examine & diagnose patients to determine need for procedure / surgery, oversight of all treatment prior to and post-surgery and identify associated risks
- Order tests and interpret results to determine the best treatment options
- Maintain appropriate medical records and results
- Perform frequently performed procedures and therapies including, but not limited to: Cataract surgery, Corneal transplants, Glaucoma treatment and surgery, Intravitreal injections (including Lucentis, Avastin, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ozurdex), Laser surgery for glaucoma, New presbyopic intraocular lenses - presbyopia-correcting IOLs (intraocular lenses), Macular surgery, Scleral buckle surgery, Minor eyelid surgery, Punctal plug placement
Compensation
- Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, with significant earning potential, and bonus eligibility
- Potential for buy-in with local ASC's
- Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $285,000 - $592,500
- Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role
Benefits
- Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
- Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
- Physician partnership opportunities and incentives
- Generous PTO packages
- Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
- Robust clinician learning and development programs
Shift & Schedule
- Desirable schedules promoting work-life balance that feature four 10-hr shifts per week & shared/rotating on-call support (i.e., 1 week of on-call support per month)
- Willing to be based at our Goshen, NY office 3-day per week (i.e., 30 hours) and travel to our Rock Hill office 1-day per week (i.e., 10 hours)
- Half or whole days booked twice per month for cataract surgeries at the local hospital surgery center (i.e., Garnett Health) and/or our Middletown, NY Ambulatory Surgical Center (i.e., estimated 200 cataract surgeries per year, with opportunity to double within first 2 years)
Requirements
- BC in Ophthalmology
- Unrestricted New York State Medical License (or ability to obtain)
- Current New York State DEA certificate (or ability to obtain)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Preferred: Completion of accredited relevant fellowship training
- Preferred: Medical and surgical glaucoma experience