Vitreoretinal Surgeon- Open Rank of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

The Department of
Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health
Sciences Center is expanding and seeks an outstanding vitreoretinal surgeon to
join our rapidly growing group. This position’s expertise will significantly contribute
to the preservation and restoration of vision in our patients.

Applicants must have
completed an accredited vitreoretinal surgery fellowship. The successful
candidate will be expected to develop a busy clinical practice at the UNM
Hospital Eye Clinic, and will share responsibility with existing faculty for
call and medical student and resident education. Candidates are expected to
have a strong commitment to clinical care, teaching, and research in an
academic setting. The qualified applicant will be joining an established
and busy vitreoretinal surgical service with one other full-time attending
physician. As part of the UNM Health System, the Eye Clinic provides a
rewarding mix of tertiary and indigent care with a wide breadth of medical and
surgical retinal pathology. Surgery is performed in an outpatient surgical center
and incoming surgeons can expect to quickly build up to 5-7 surgical cases per
week. Opportunities for clinical trial participation are available if
interested.

UNM is committed to building a healthy,
well-educated, economically vigorous New Mexico. The Health Sciences Center and
School of Medicine have new leadership, and the entire institution is well
poised for the future. We are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art
treatments, cutting-edge research, and education. Our team of medical
professionals is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of our
patients.

Rank and salary will
be commensurate with experience and credentials.

UNM employees enjoy a generous benefits package that
includes:

• Competitive salary
• Low-cost medical and dental plans
• Excellent retirement plans with a strong employer
  contribution
• Opportunity for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Disability and life insurance
• Malpractice coverage
•  Employee and family member tuition reimbursement for
  courses taken at UNM

New Mexico is known
as the Land of Enchantment for good reason.  Albuquerque is a culturally
rich and naturally beautiful city, with good weather year-round, perfect for
outdoor enthusiasts. The Sandia Mountain wilderness is 20 minutes from UNM. There
is a lively arts scene, and we are close to the galleries of Santa Fe and
Madrid, NM. There are two national laboratories nearby: Sandia and Los Alamos.

Minimum
Qualifications for position:

• Completion of an Ophthalmology Residency Program
  
• Completion of Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship
  
• Board certified/eligible in Ophthalmology
  
• Eligible for licensure in New Mexico
  
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
  

Preferred
Qualifications for position:

• Experience in clinical education
• Experience in clinical research
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding
  of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the
  university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach electronic copies of a current CV and a letter of interest to the application.
For more information, please contact James Chodosh, MD MPH, Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at jchodosh@salud.unm.edu; University of New Mexico Health Science Center; 1 University of New Mexico; MSC11 6052; Albuquerque, NM 87131; Phone: 505-272-6120

Tiffany M. Harrell, Department Administrator; University of New Mexico Health Science Center; 1 University of New Mexico; MSC11 6052; Albuquerque, NM 87131; Phone:  505-272-6981

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.