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Corewell Health Physician – Pediatric Ophthalmologist – Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital – Grand Rapids, MI in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is recruiting a fellowship-trained BC/BE pediatric ophthalmologist who has excellent clinical and surgical skills and is committed to exceptional patient care. The successful candidate should have experience in all aspects of pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus care and will work alongside our exceptional team of ophthalmologists, optometrists, orthoptists, ophthalmic technicians, and opticians. Our diverse patient population and broad geographic referral basis provides a great depth of pathology for a fulfilling practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide outpatient medical and surgical ophthalmic care to pediatric and adult strabismus patients
Provide pediatric inpatient ophthalmic consultation as well as services for retinopathy of prematurity on a rotation basis with colleagues
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals on a multidisciplinary level as needed for best outcomes
Interact with rotating ophthalmology residents, pediatric residents and medical students
Academic appointment through Michigan State University with research opportunities
Must be fellowship trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology
Essential Functions
Assesses and monitors the medical needs of patients/significant others
Maintain records and documentation as necessary
Provides quality medical services to patients in a cost effective, appropriate manner and always ensures coverage of case load.
Provides input into the development of policies and procedures as they related to medical practice and quality patient care.
Communicates with other members of the health care team to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Acts as a patient / family advocate.
Participates in ongoing process improvement activities through the development / application of clinical paths, process improvement and other related activities.
Qualifications
License - State of Michigan (MD/DO)
DEA Registration - State of Michigan
BC/BE in Ophthalmology
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
About Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
We fight for every child. With 350+ pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S. News & World Report national rankings and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we're driven to replace fear with hope and doubt with answers. We believe in the possibility of every child's future. Because it's only impossible until it isn't. We have both inpatient and ambulatory spaces as well as a Level 1 trauma Emergency Department designated to children.
Corewell Health
People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy, and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 65,000+ dedicated people—including more than 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,500 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. For more information, visit corewellhealth.org.
Facility: Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Visa Status: J1 waiver accepted
Visa Status: H1 visa accepted
Primary Location
SITE - 35 Michigan St - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Ophthalmology - HDVCH
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
8-5
Days Worked
M-F
Weekend Frequency
On-call weekends
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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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