Physician – Pediatric Ophthalmologist – Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital – Grand Rapids, MI

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is recruiting a fellowship-trained BC/BE pediatric ophthalmologist who has excellent clinical and surgical skills and is committed to exceptional patient care. The successful candidate should have experience in all aspects of pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus care and will work alongside our exceptional team of ophthalmologists, optometrists, orthoptists, ophthalmic technicians, and opticians. Our diverse patient population and broad geographic referral basis provides a great depth of pathology for a fulfilling practice.  

Responsibilities:

• Provide outpatient medical and surgical ophthalmic care to pediatric and adult strabismus patients

• Provide pediatric inpatient ophthalmic consultation as well as services for retinopathy of prematurity on a rotation basis with colleagues

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals on a multidisciplinary level as needed for best outcomes

• Interact with rotating ophthalmology residents, pediatric residents and medical students

• Academic appointment through Michigan State University with research opportunities

• Must be fellowship trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology

Essential Functions

• Assesses and monitors the medical needs of patients/significant others

• Maintain records and documentation as necessary

• Provides quality medical services to patients in a cost effective, appropriate manner and always ensures coverage of case load.

• Provides input into the development of policies and procedures as they related to medical practice and quality patient care.

• Communicates with other members of the health care team to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Acts as a patient / family advocate.

• Participates in ongoing process improvement activities through the development / application of clinical paths, process improvement and other related activities.

Qualifications

• License - State of Michigan (MD/DO)

• DEA Registration - State of Michigan

• BC/BE in Ophthalmology

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

About Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital

We fight for every child. With 350+ pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S. News & World Report national rankings and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we're driven to replace fear with hope and doubt with answers. We believe in the possibility of every child's future. Because it's only impossible until it isn't. We have both inpatient and ambulatory spaces as well as a Level 1 trauma Emergency Department designated to children.

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Primary Location

SITE - 35 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Peds Surgery Ophthalmology HDVCH - Medical Group West

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8-5

Days Worked

M-F

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

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