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Physician-Ophthalmology / Retina | Staten Island, NY

Physician-Ophthalmology / Retina | Staten Island, NY

AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY)Staten Island, NY, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

AdvantageCare Physicians is seeking a physician trained in ophthalmology with subspecialty training in medical retina to join us in pursuit of high-quality patient care to provide Ophthalmology services including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance.

The Ideal Candidate :

  • One to three years of ophthalmology clinical experience in an outpatient setting.
  • Ability to treat and diagnose a wide variety of vitro-retinal conditions and improve patient outcomes.
  • Demonstrate competency in diagnosis and treatment to assure high standards of patient care and safety are maintained.
  • Patient-centered approach toward a positive patient experience.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Interest in population health management and value-based care.

Responsibilities :

  • Review patient medical history, reports and examination results.
  • Perform retinal examination, and order / interpret tests (OCT, photos, fluorescein angiograms, and other tests as approriate).
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and provide appropriate treatment and patient care for a wide variety of vitro-retinal conditions.
  • Treat retinal diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, vascular occlusions, and macular degeneration,
  • Perform office-based procedures, including :

    • Intravitreal injections.

  • Focal and pan-retinal photocoagulation.
  • Laser of retinal tears
  • Prescribe medications and formulate ongoing treatment and disease management plans.
  • Recommend suitable management for the patient, including but not limited to, preventive health recommendations and habits.
  • Collaborate with primary care providers and internal and external optometrists and ophthalmologists, including internal virtual consults.
  • Provide relationship-centered care, taking into account the patient’s psychosocial and physical needs.
  • Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
  • Communicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of quality care.
  • Participate in medical staff educational programs and meetings.

    • Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or foreign equivalent
  • Completion of three year post graduate medical training from a U.S. accredited residency program in ophthalmology.
  • Completion of a medical or medical-surgical retina fellowship, preferably one registered with AUPO-FC

    • Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Seeking both experienced – 2 years or above, and newly trained providers
  • Board Eligible / Board Certified in Ophthalmology
  • Must possess current, unrestricted New York State license or be eligible for licensure
  • Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration
  • Must possess active Medicare / Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) strongly preferred
  • Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written
  • Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office
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