Description
The Department of Ophthalmology at Loyola University Health System (LUHS) and the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital are seeking a full-time glaucoma ophthalmologist. Candidates must have strong academic interests and commitment. Responsibilities include patient care, clinical teaching of medical students and residents, as well as research. Our department provides a strongly supportive environment with opportunities for mentorship and continued career development. The appropriate academic appointment will be provided based on the candidate’s qualifications. Candidates must have fellowship training in glaucoma.
The Department of Ophthalmology provides 40,000 combined visits per year at all locations. Faculty members see patients at Hines VA hospital, LOC as well as 4 other satellite offices. The glaucoma ophthalmologist will see patients at the LOC, the Loyola Center for Health at Burr Ridge (a 104,000 sq ft multispecialty outpatient facility), and Edward Hines, Jr. Veterans Administration Hospital.
Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC), Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from nearly 2,000 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. LUMC is a 547-licensed-bed hospital in Maywood that includes the William G. and Mary A. Ryan Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine, the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, the John L. Keeley, MD, Emergency Department, a Level 1 trauma center, Illinois's largest burn center, the Nancy W. Knowles Orthopaedic Institute, a certified comprehensive stroke center, transplant center and a children’s hospital. Having delivered compassionate care for over 50 years, Loyola also trains the next generation of caregivers through its academic affiliation with Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine and Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing.
Established in 1961, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is a 247-licensed-bed community hospital in Melrose Park that includes the Judd A. Weinberg Emergency Department, the Loyola Center for Metabolic Surgery and Bariatric Care, Loyola Cancer Care & Research at the Marjorie G. Weinberg Cancer Center, acute rehabilitation, a transitional care center, childcare center and fitness center. Founded in 1919, MacNeal Hospital is a 374-licensed-bed teaching hospital in Berwyn with advanced medical, surgical and psychiatric services and a 68-bed behavioral health program.
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This opportunity offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
Competitive starting compensation between $159,000 – $985,945
Salary Based on Academic Rank and Experience
Excellent Benefits: Trinity Health Benefits Summary
Paid Time Off Days
Paid malpractice, including post-employment tail coverage
Relocation Expense Reimbursement (in accordance with IRS guidelines)
CME Days and Allowance
Additional Benefits from LUC or VA (if applicable)
We have a strong department of dedicated faculty, committed residents and experienced support staff who serve our organization’s tripartite mission of patient care, research and education. Visit our web sites at http://ssom.luc.edu/ophtha/ and https://www.loyolamedicine.org/ophthalmology to learn more.
Interested candidates should email cover letter and CV to the Physician Recruitment Office, at LOY-PhysicianRecruit@lumc.edu as well as apply online at www.loyolamedicine.org/careers.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
