The Henry Ford Medical Group Department of Ophthalmology is seeking an Ophthalmologist or Neurologist with fellowship training in Neuro-Ophthalmology. Applicants must have graduated from a fully accredited residency, have training in an approved fellowship, and be Board certified or eligible along with licensure in the state of Michigan. The successful candidate will have both clinical and educational responsibilities in the department.
Position Details
The Department of Ophthalmology is located throughout Metro Detroit and is one of the largest ophthalmic practices in the country. It is a department of the Henry Ford Medical Group, one of the nation's largest and most experienced group practices with 1,900 physicians and researchers in more than 40 specialties.
Applicants are expected to have a strong commitment to clinical care, teaching, and research in an academic setting. This position will include training ophthalmology residents and neuro-ophthalmology fellows.
For ophthalmology-trained candidates, there will be opportunities to develop a surgical practice if desired. For neurology-trained candidates with interest, there is an opportunity to also practice neurology in a primarily inpatient-based practice at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.
Applicants must have graduated from a medical school program accredited by: (1) the Liaison Committee on Medical Education which is sponsored by the American Medical Association and the Association of American Medical Colleges, or (2) the Canadian Medical Association; or (3) a College of Osteopathic Medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association; or (4) have successfully passed the ECFMG or equivalent qualifying examination.
Applicants must have completed an ACGME approved Ophthalmology or Neurology residency program and be Board eligible or certified in his/her specialty.
Board certification must occur within the first three years of eligibility.
Must have additional fellowship training in Neuro-Ophthalmology.
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Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a $6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one of the nation's oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region's major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and remaining Michigan's fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses, pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visitHenryFord.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.