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School/College School of Medicine Title School of Medicine - Open Rank - Ophthalmology: Cornea Specialist Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Open Rank Tenure Status Open Tenure Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job Description The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Ophthalmology, has an opening for a Cornea specialist. This position is full-time, tenure or non-tenure earning at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Professor. Responsibilities include patient care, didactic and clinical training of residents, and opportunities for basic and clinical research. The Cornea clinic is located in Birmingham, Alabama. Cornea surgeries are performed at the Callahan Eye Hospital, (over 13,000+) surgeries are performed per year within 17 operating rooms. The department's practice has rapidly grown into the largest multi-specialty Ophthalmology practice in the state of Alabama. The Department has nearly 50 full- and part-time clinical and research faculty and is based in the Callahan Eye Hospital, part of the UAB Health System. UAB Callahan Eye has 16 eye operating rooms in a dedicated facility and operates a newly expanded network of more than 15 satellite clinics. The UAB Callahan Eye Hospital (CEH) is the only eye specialty hospital in Alabama and one of the few facilities in the world entirely dedicated to advancements in ophthalmology. As such, the hospital is a key service of the UAB Health System and operates the teaching program for the UAB School of Medicine - Department of Ophthalmology. The hospital treats over 23,000 ophthalmic patients each year and offers the only 24 hour, 7 day a week eye emergency room in the state and the only Level I Ocular Trauma Center in the region. CLINICAL CARE: 106 Licensed Beds 81 Specialized Eye Beds 25 General Beds 24 - Hour Emergency Department Regional Level 1 Ocular Trauma Center 6,911 Visits per Year Laser / Surgery Center 13,010 Surgeries per Year 2,400 Laser Procedures per Year 17 Operating Rooms Recovery Area UAB Medicine is the third largest public academic medical center in the country, with more than 1,900 beds and almost 18,000 employees. UAB Hospital is the centerpiece of the UAB Health System and is the teaching hospital for the UAB School of Medicine. Situated among major research centers and clinics, UAB Hospital provides patients with a complete range of primary and specialty care services, as well as the most up-to-date treatments and innovations in health care. In addition to the UAB Hospital, UAB Medicine includes The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital, UAB Callahan Eye, as well as several primary and specialty care clinics, a dozen member and affiliate hospitals within Alabama, more than 10 cancer associates in the Southeast, and the Viva Health HMO. Located in the heart of the Southeast, Birmingham is a short drive from Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga, New Orleans, Memphis and Gulf Coast beaches. Some of the most beautiful suburbs in the United States surround the city. With its picturesque surroundings, Birmingham has been recognized as an "All American City", one of the top ten American cities to live and work, and one of the top ten entrepreneurial and job growth hot spots in America. The combination of pleasant weather, geography, diverse culture, activities, and lifestyle make this city a wonderful place to live, raise a family, and practice medicine. The laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination continue to evolve. Please be aware that UAB may determine that obtaining the COVID-19 or related vaccination is a requirement for this position, based on legal changes or otherwise. If that occurs, the successful candidate may be required to submit proof of vaccination or obtain an approved vaccination exemption as a condition of employment. Rank and salary will be competitive and commensurate with training and experience. The position offers excellent opportunities for patient care, teaching, and program development as well as a personalized and multidisciplinary mentorship program. Additional benefits include a relocation allowance, a superior family benefits program and an unsurpassed retirement program. Required Qualifications Candidates must have graduated from a fully accredited ophthalmology residency program and be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Alabama. Candidates must be certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology and have successfully completed a Cornea fellowship. Preferred Qualifications Posting Detail Information Posting Number F1896P Open Date 08/01/2022 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants In alignment with the UAB Heersink School of Medicine's mission to reflect the diversity of our community and to meet the educational and clinical needs of our diverse population, contributions that promote diversity and inclusion are given recognition in the evaluation of the candidate's qualifications. Please write a statement that is up to one page single-spaced describing your past, present, and future efforts to advance diversity and inclusion in education, research, and/or service. If you do not have past experience, please describe your awareness and related background about the importance of diversity. Examples of your efforts may include, but are not limited to, developing strategies for the educational or professional advancement of students in underrepresented groups; efforts to advance diversity and inclusion in education; and activities such as recruitment, retention, and mentoring or advising underrepresented students or new faculty. Diversity refers to the variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstances. Differences include race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, geographic region, and more. EEO Statement UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. COVID-19 Vaccination Statement The laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination continue to evolve. Please be aware that UAB may determine that obtaining the COVID-19 or related vaccination is a requirement for this position, based on legal changes or otherwise. If that occurs, the successful candidate may be required to submit proof of vaccination or obtain an approved vaccination exemption as a condition of employment. Pre-employment Background Check A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable) In addition, physicians and other clinical faculty candidates who will be employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) or other UAB Medicine entities, must successfully complete a pre-employment drug and nicotine screen to be hired. About University of Alabama at Birmingham To learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham click here.