Ophthalmologist-Glaucoma Needed for Kentucky

Ophthalmologist-Glaucoma Needed for Kentucky - Louisville, Kentucky

This Permanent Ophthalmology position (Ref #: 6233) is located in Kentucky .

Ophthalmology Permanent Louisville, Kentucky Ref #21354506

Job Description

Arts & Culture Lexington was an acknowledged center for art and culture as early as the mid-1800s, earning the nickname ""Athens of the West."" The commitment to culture continues today. The Lexington Arts and Cultural Council (LACC) was formed in 1989 through a merger of two former arts organizations. The LACC operates two facilities in downtown Lexington, ArtsPlace
Sports for the Spectator Louisville's best-known sporting event is the Kentucky Derby. For racing fans, Louisville offers two horse-racing tracks, Churchill Downs (for thoroughbred racing) and Louisville Downs (for harness racing). Churchill Downs' spring racing dates are April through June; fall racing takes place in October and November. Louisville Downs features nighttime races in ea
Closest International Airports 7 miles: Louisville, KY (SDF / KSDF) Louisville International Airport 96 miles: Hebron, KY (CVG / KCVG) Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport 124 miles: Indianapolis, IN (IND / KIND) Indianapolis International Airport 164 miles: Dayton, OH (DAY / KDAY) James M. Cox Dayton International Airport

Faculty Position Available: Ophthalmologist – Glaucoma Division
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, has an opening for a full-time tenure or term track faculty member in the department’s Glaucoma Service.
Applicants must have graduated from a fully-accredited ophthalmology residency program, have training in an approved Glaucoma fellowship program.
Preference will be given to candidates that are certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Furthermore, candidates need to be eligible for licensure in the state of Kentucky.
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is committed to creating equitable and inclusive campus environments that accelerate the success of the full range of our students, residents, fellows and employees.
We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, research agendas, and services to effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the increasingly diverse students we hope to admit and the patient populations we serve.
Applicants are expected to have a strong commitment to clinical care, teaching and research in an academic setting.
Physician provides assessment, management and outcome evaluation for patients’ outpatient settings. Educates patients, families and staff.

Louisville is currently the 28th largest city in the US
Bursting with opportunity and activities year round including numerous festivals and events; most popular, the world-famous Kentucky Derby.
Located along the Ohio River, Louisville Metro, also affectionately known as Kentuckiana, boasts urban amenities a vibrant downtown, nationally-recognized restaurants, and a thriving arts scene
Home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the state of Kentucky.
Plenty of forests, rivers, and quarries for people who like to hike, bike, boat, or camp.
The Big Four, a walking bridge in downtowns Waterfront Park, gives visitors a spectacular view of the Ohio River.

Associate Professor Median: $297,510
Professor: $350K
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance
Not-for-profit health system, which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
FULL UNDERGRAD TUITION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOR EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDANTS AND TUITION REIMBURSMENT