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Data Engineer

$117K - $140K/yr

Collaborate with OPH Immunization Program, OPH Bureau of Health Informatics and STChealth on data specifications and recurring ingestion pipelines. * Build and optimize ETL workflows for LINKS and ...

Prep Cook

Grosse Pointe, MI · On-site

$13.50 - $17/hr

Duties include accurately and efficiently cooking food as well as follow all guidelines, sanitation and basic safety in order to produce food according to the OPH standard. Performance Expectations ...

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How much do oph jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for oph in the United States is $286,030.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $250,000.00 and $326,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Oph vs Optometrist?

AspectOphOptometrist
CredentialsOphthalmic Technician Certification, sometimes additional ophthalmology-specific trainingDoctor of Optometry (OD) degree, state licensure
Work EnvironmentEye clinics, hospitals, ophthalmology officesOptometry clinics, private practices, retail optical stores
Job RoleAssist ophthalmologists, perform preliminary eye tests, patient prepDiagnose and treat visual problems, prescribe glasses/contact lenses, perform eye exams

While both Oph and optometrists work in eye care, Ophthalmic Technicians (Oph) primarily assist ophthalmologists and perform preliminary tests, whereas optometrists (Optometrists) diagnose and treat eye conditions independently. They often work together in eye care settings, but their roles and qualifications differ significantly.

What are ophthalmologists?

Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of eye diseases and conditions. They are trained to perform eye exams, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, provide medical and surgical treatment for eye disorders, and manage complex eye diseases. Unlike optometrists or opticians, ophthalmologists can perform surgery and have completed medical school, followed by a residency in ophthalmology. They are qualified to care for patients of all ages, treating everything from vision problems to serious conditions like glaucoma or cataracts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Ophthalmologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Ophthalmologist, you need a medical degree, completion of an ophthalmology residency, and board certification, along with a deep understanding of visual and ocular anatomy, diseases, and surgical procedures. Expertise with diagnostic imaging tools, laser equipment, and electronic health records is typically required. Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and effective patient communication are essential soft skills for this role. These competencies are crucial for providing accurate diagnoses, successful treatments, and high-quality patient care in a specialized medical field.

What are the common challenges faced by ophthalmologists when managing a high-volume clinic?

Ophthalmologists working in high-volume clinics often encounter challenges such as balancing patient care quality with efficiency, managing complex cases alongside routine visits, and staying updated with rapid advancements in diagnostic technology. Effective time management and strong communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively with optometrists, technicians, and administrative staff. Many ophthalmologists find that developing streamlined workflows and building a supportive team environment are key to delivering optimal patient outcomes while handling a busy clinic schedule.
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Infographic showing various Oph job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, and 19% Part Time. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $286,030 per year, or $137.5 per hour.
Executive Director of Population Health

Executive Director of Population Health

Johns Hopkins Healthcare

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$230K - $300K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago


Johns Hopkins Medicine rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 205 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

231st of 885 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Job Responsibilities:
The Executive Director is responsible for leading administrative, business functions and clinical teams within the Office of Population Health (OPH). The position oversees clinical delivery and care coordination and care management teams to ensure services are evidence-based. In partnership with System leaders and stakeholders, this individual will develop and operationalize strategic population health initiatives.
The Executive Director oversees the design and execution of population health models of care across JHM and affiliated patients, providers, entities, and the communities served.
The Executive Director balances centralized strategy with local execution and fosters collaboration across JHM and external partners. This individual must be a creative and results-driven thinker, and possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively manage administrative and clinical staff and collaborate across the organization. The Executive Director should be a proven leader with experience in value-based care, the design and execution of alternative payment models and in partnering with payers, and in developing population health programs for high needs populations with analytic precision. This leader may be a practicing clinician, with up to 20% of their time devoted to clinical practice if applicable.
Essential Functions:
  • Provides system-level leadership for population health strategy, delivering integrated clinical, analytic, and administrative capabilities.
  • Leads population health operations supporting the Maryland Primary Care Program (MDPCP), the Care Transformation Organization (CTO), Johns Hopkins Alliance for Patients (JMAP), and Johns Hopkins Clinical Alliance (JHCA), with accountability for quality, experience, utilization, and total cost of care performance under Maryland and other value-based models.
  • Provides executive oversight of cross-functional administrative, analytic, legal, and operational teams in partnership with clinical leaders to deliver performance against enterprise KPIs.
  • Serves as a senior member of the OPH executive leadership team with oversight of population health portfolios, including care management, community and social health, and care model design.
  • Leads hospital and system partnerships focused on transitions of care, readmission reduction, post-acute strategy, and system-wide population health analytics.
  • Partners with the Office of Medical Affairs on integrated budgeting, analytics, and program administration.
  • Provides executive accountability for workforce strategy and performance management.
  • Oversees high-impact initiatives aligned with OPH strategic priorities.
  • Ensures ongoing monitoring of data from different sources, dashboards, and governance forums for appropriate review of intervention-based outcomes.

Qualifications:
  • Clinical background preferred, such as nursing, case management, or physician. Physician candidates must have appropriate education and training, board certification when applicable, and current or eligible Maryland licensure. Academic appointment at the Assistant Professor level or higher preferred, when applicable. Non-physician candidates must demonstrate advanced preparation and experience in population health, care coordination, value-based care, and care transitions.
  • Requires a Bachelor's Degree in related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of clinical or healthcare experience with demonstrated achievement, including at least 5-7 years in a leadership role with significant business impact.

Salary Range: $230,000 to $300,000 per year w/ incentive bonus. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.
The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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