Ophthalmologist - Crystal Run Healthcare - Optum New York - Orange County
13 hours ago
Goshen
Ophthalmologist Opportunity Crystal Run Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a dedicated, patient-centric full-time Ophthalmologist to join our growing team in the New York suburbs of Goshen & Rock Hill, NY. At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization placing you (the physician) at the center of care so that you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career which will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing Together. Position Highlights: • Fellowship-trained, physician-led, patient centered team-based care environment, • Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health., • Opportunities for growth and development., • 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., • 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)., • Patient census - primarily adult focused (18+), with opportunity to expand scope of practice to include Pediatrics (if interested). The Ophthalmology specialists at Crystal Run Healthcare are based out of our office locations in Goshen, NY, Middletown, NY, and Rock Hill, NY. An ideal candidate would be someone 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), with 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). • 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., • Commonly treated eye conditions include, but not limited to: Cataracts, Corneal diseases, Diabetic retinopathy, Flashes and floaters, Glaucoma, Macular hole, Macular pucker, Macular degeneration, Vitreous hemorrhage., • 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., • State-of-the Art Equipment including, but not limited to:, • Two types of lasers, glaucoma field testers and optic nerve head analyzer., • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)., • Corneal topography., • Corneal pachymetry., • IOLmaster., • Scan/immersion ultrasound., • B scan ultrasound., • Optomap retinal exam., • Frequently performed procedures and therapies include, 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., • As the largest employer of clinicians in the country, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the peak of your license., • We recognize that if you want to provide good care and do it well, you can't do it alone - this is the foundation of the team-based care model., • The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation., • We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations., • Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, with significant earning potential, and bonus eligibility., • Potential for buy-in with local ASC's., • 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., • BC in Ophthalmology., • Unrestricted New York State Medical License (or ability to obtain)., • Current New York State DEA certificate (or ability to obtain)., • Completion of accredited relevant fellowship training. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.