Staff Physician, Ophthalmology - Specialty in Oculoplastics

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Staff Physician, Ophthalmology - Specialty in Oculoplastics

General Information

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Work Location: Fountain Valley, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8a-5p

Posted Date

07/09/2026

Salary Range: $142100 - 348100 Annually

Employment Type

1 - Staff: Contract

Duration

2 year

Job #

31956

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Department of Ophthalmology and Doheny Eye Center at UCLA are seeking a full-time, junior to mid-level Ophthalmologist to support the Doheny Eye Center in Fountain Valley.

Patient Care services include:

• Clinical Evaluations: Conduct comprehensive examinations for patients with periorbital diseases, vision-obstructing ptosis, thyroid eye disease, and facial trauma.
• Reconstructive Surgery: Perform complex surgeries such as entropion/ectropion corrections, orbital decompressions, socket reconstruction, and tear duct (dacryocystorhinostomy) procedures.
• Cosmetic Procedures: Execute functional and cosmetic blepharoplasty, brow lifts, and aesthetic facial injections (e.g., Botox, dermal fillers).
• Patient Care: Develop personalized treatment plans, manage pre-operative and post-operative care, and order diagnostic tests like CT or MRI scans.

Other duties include:

• Assist with ordering prescription eyeglasses for pediatric and adult vision programs
• Serve as a clinical resource to staff by answering questions related to exams and refractions
• Collaborate with residents and fellows from the Stein Eye Institute and participate in teaching medical students, undergraduate students, and volunteers
• Engage with patients, families, educators, and community partners to address vision-related questions and support ongoing care
• Maintain a full-time clinical schedule, providing patient care five days per week
• Participate in monthly departmental meetings

The University of California seeks to recruit and retain a strong workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, maintain excellence, and foster a community of diverse perspectives and experiences. The University of California, Los Angeles is required to provide an estimate of the salary range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Salary offers are determined based on candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is $142,100-$348,100 annual base salary.

Job Qualifications

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Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Ophthalmology
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited ophthalmology residency
• Active/Eligible California medical license
• Advanced microsurgical skills, an in-depth understanding of the periorbital anatomy, and high aesthetic precision

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.

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