SEEKING $1 MILLION ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP TO LEAD PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY PRACTICE AT PROMINENT ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTER
AND ONE ADDITIONAL FACULTY OPENING AS A CLINICAL EDUCATOR
Merritt Hawkins’ Department of Academics has partnered with the Department of Ophthalmology in association with the Department of Pediatrics for the recruitment of a Director and clinical faculty member. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and already busy department, and actively participate in the medical education of residents and medical students.
IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR PROFESSORSHIP:
Must be fellowship trained, and ideally have more than 5-8 years of experience
Incoming leader will have the opportunity to redesign new facilities and provide input on new equipment purchases
A visionary with passion to grow the program at Wake Forest —be a destination place that patients want to come for care
Have the opportunity to choose your own junior faculty
Must be able to do ROP screenings
HIGHLIGHTS:
Be a part of this outstanding, clinical Academic Medical Center with a history of excellence in teaching and patient care
Established Ophthalmology Department with over 120,000 visits annually
Outstanding and diverse training program for residents
Experienced faculty with tenure—many faculty members stay here their entire career
Every type of specialty support that you could need in the department Designated as a 503C organization for loan forgiveness
Great academic benefits, relocation package, and competitive salary
NORTH CAROLINA
Live in this unique and vibrant community with an exciting cultural environment nestled in beautiful North Carolina, within easy driving distance to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and the pristine beaches of the coastline. This, coupled with a low cost of living, excellent schools, and abundant recreational opportunities makes living here an easy decision. Many faculty members can be found mountain biking, hiking, boating, or fishing together.
About The Company
Merritt Hawkins, an AMN Healthcare company, is a permanent physician placement service that fills more physician jobs than any other firm. In addition to being the nation’s leader in physician employment search and consulting services, Merritt Hawkins also recruits and places select allied health professionals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.