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