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Position Summary:

• The Ophthalmologist will diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries of the eyes and related structures.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities of the Position:

• Performs comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
• Performs ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, and oculoplastic surgeries.
• Diagnoses or treats injuries, disorders, and diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, and eyelids.
• Documents and evaluates patients' medical histories.
• Performs, orders, and interprets results of diagnostic or clinical tests. Provides or directs the provision of postoperative care. Develops treatment plans based on patients' histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.
• Prescribes and administers topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
• Performs laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape, or replace ocular tissue.
• Educates patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care.
• Refers patients for more specialized treatments when conditions exceed experience, expertise, or scope of practice of practitioner.
• Instructs interns, residents, or others in ophthalmologic procedures and techniques.
• Prescribes ophthalmologic treatments and therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, and low-vision therapy.
• Prescribes corrective lenses such as glasses and contact lenses.

Position Qualifications:
EDUCATION:

• CPR certified
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise
• Licensed to work in the state of New York as an Ophthalmologist
• Graduated from an accredited college with a doctorate in medicine.

"Supportive environments, strong teams, and fulfilling purpose at TCC"
The Chautauqua Center (TCC), a Community Health Center, is located on the border of Pennsylvania and Buffalo, NY centered in wine country, master breweries, more than 5 local lakes, the finger lakes region and home of Lucille Ball and the National Comedy Center. Our Dental offices include northern end of Chautauqua (Dunkirk, Gowanda and Forestville) and Jamestown, NY.
TCC allows providers to create a personalized practice leaning into their skillsets and interests in levels of care. We're doing a lot of good work and growing within the area being a one stop for all offering holistic, integrated care to community members. We offer a number of services overall (chiropractic care, nutritional care, podiatry, dental, OT/PT/Speech, tele-rheumatology, primary care, behavioral health, etc.), including a mobile unit and also offer a pharmacy on site. We also offer various programs to patients such as, "Read to me TCC," "Veggie Rx," care coordination clothing/hygiene closet, backpack giveaways, and are open to innovative ideas helping to fill the healthcare gaps within our community. It's an exciting time for TCC as our scope of care has significantly expanded over the past few years including specific specialty services.
Why Join TCC?
-Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) provide a well-rounded healthcare experience with a focus on the whole person
-Work with a multidisciplinary team (chiropractors, primary care providers, behavioral health and psych providers, pediatricians, pharmacy on site, etc.)
-Qualifying site for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
-Variety of health/dental/vision health plans vis Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY
-$10,000 towards premiums health/dental/vision for family plans, and single individuals $5,000 per year.
-403b Retirement Plan (including up to 4% matching funds)
-Flexible Work Schedules-weekends off
-Manageable Patient Caseloads
-Work-Life Balance
-Malpractice through Federal Tort Claims Act
-Payments of professional dues, CEU allowance
-4 weeks PTO (split between personal and sick banks)
-6 Holidays off
-New hire onboarding and extensive training-you're not alone!
-Staff Retreats and engagement activities such as monthly virtual BINGO
-Patient Centered Medical Home
Get to know the area, includes a cost-of-living calculator!