Clinical Medicine, Clinical Training, College Level Faculty, Emergency Care, Fellowship, Hospital, Leadership, Medicine, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Osteopathy, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Team Player, Translational Research
Greenville, North Carolina
Pediatric Ophthalmologist
A growing Pediatric Ophthalmology program in Eastern North Carolina is seeking a mission-driven, visionary Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join and help advance a developing academic division. As one of the only pediatric ophthalmologists serving a region of approximately 1.5 million people, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful community impact while contributing to program growth and academic development.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for pediatric ophthalmic care, strong leadership and program-building skills, and a commitment to academic medicine, including education and research. This position offers the chance to practice in an innovative, collaborative environment while addressing a significant regional need for pediatric ophthalmology services.
The medical center serves as a tertiary referral center, managing a high volume of complex ophthalmic conditions. The ophthalmology service continues to expand across subspecialties and has received ACGME approval to launch a new Ophthalmology residency, with the inaugural class beginning in summer 2026. The program benefits from a strong hospital-based referral network and community referrals in a region with limited subspecialty coverage.
Opportunity Highlights include:
- Employment within a physician-led academic practice model
- Hospital privileges at a tertiary medical center and affiliated ambulatory surgery center
- Opportunity created by programmatic expansion
- Academic appointment available at the Assistant or Associate Professor level
- Affiliated children’s hospital with:
- Approximately 200 inpatient beds
- NICU and pediatric step-down units
- State-of-the-art pediatric emergency department
- Pediatric surgical subspecialty support, including:
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Pediatric General Surgery
- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
- Pediatric Plastic Surgery
- Outpatient clinic located near the hospital with state-of-the-art equipment
- Responsibilities include clinical care, teaching of trainees, and rotating call coverage
- Opportunities for clinical and translational research
Requirements
Education & Training
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
- Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology Residency program
- Completion of an accredited Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship
Certification & Licensure
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology
- Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted North Carolina medical license
- Eligible for hospital privileges
Benefits
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits include:
- Relocation assistance
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Retirement plans with employer matching (401(k)/457 options)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability and life insurance
Additional opportunities may include loan repayment programs, sign-on bonuses, income guarantees, and residency or fellowship commitment stipends for qualified candidates.
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Commonwealth Medical Services