Description

Organization Summary

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region (OCCR) located in upstate New York provides a comprehensive model of eye care with experienced specialists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians providing patient-centered eye expertise in Albany, Clifton Park, Schenectady, Schodack, and Troy. Whether a patient is visiting us for a routine visit, to treat a common eye condition or has a more serious eye disorder, we endeavor to provide the highest standard of comprehensive eye care services with excellence and compassion that will consistently exceed expectations. It is a simple philosophy that we hold true—patient first in everything we do.

Position Summary:

The Retina Specialist is a board certified or board eligible ophthalmologist who is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of retina conditions such as, but not limited to, retinal tears and/or detachments, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinoblastoma. The Retina Specialist will perform procedures and surgery in order to provide quality, comprehensive care to OCCR patients. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

•         Diagnose and treat eye condition related to retina, but may provide general eye care as well.
•         Provide clear explanation of issue and care plan to patient.
•         Perform necessary procedure or surgery. 
•         Provide follow up care as needed or in collaboration with peers.
•         Utilize electronic medical record with accuracy to document patient visit.
•         See add-on/ER patients as assigned, participate in call schedule.
•         Participate in practice and/or physician meetings as needed/required.
•         Follow practice processes and procedures as well as safety protocols.
•         Remain in compliance with all federal and state requirements. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Medical degree and NY State license.
• Completion of ophthalmology residency and retina fellowship
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for travel.
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with patients, providers, clinical staff, colleagues, managers and others.
• Exceptional listening skills.
• Articulate and professional in manner and presentation.
• Ability to provide an exceptional patient experience by anticipating, taking action and striving to exceed expectations.
• Team player who is an active participant as a team member and establishes strong working relationships with teammates and across the organization.   

Work Environment:

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region is a busy private practice with 16 physicians and five office locations. Employees are frequently engaged in repetitive tasks and are primarily working in a medical office environment interacting with patients, physicians and colleagues. Employees are occasionally exposed to biological hazards including, but not limited to, blood borne pathogens and/or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions. The noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the physician is regularly required to sit, stand and/or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The physician is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The physician is occasionally required to balance, stoop, kneel or crouch. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The physician must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds when assisting patients. Please note that this posting is not all-inclusive of the job responsibilities or qualifications of the position. The essential functions of the job may or may not have been fully described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Information: 

This position requires work to be performed on-site in one or more of our medical office locations as well as offsite locations such as an ambulatory surgery center or hospital. Ability to travel to and between our office locations is required. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation and Benefits:

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region offers a sign-on/relocation bonus, competitive base pay, an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as a wide array of voluntary benefit offerings such as disability, life and critical illness insurance. Full-time employees also enjoy generous paid time off including paid holidays and a 401k plan with employer contribution.

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our hiring and employment practices. Compensation offers are based on experience, skills, and education. Benefits and benefit eligibility can vary by position, and exclusions may apply for some roles.

Why set your sights on the Capital Region?

We see that life is much more than work. An ideal place to raise a family, the Albany/Saratoga area boasts strong public and private schools, affordable housing, safe neighborhoods, award-winning restaurants, national brand stores and unique specialty shops. With a population over one million, the Capital Region is home to more than 20 colleges and universities, the state legislature, countless small businesses and several larger companies.

Fans can take in sporting events year-round, including UAlbany college football, Siena College basketball, Union Hockey, Tri-City ValleyCats Minor League Baseball and Thoroughbred racing at the historic Saratoga track. 

Culture abounds, with Broadway shows at Proctors in Schenectady, headline performers at Albany’s Palace Theater and perfect acoustics in the Troy Music Hall. National concert tours often include the Albany MVP Arena or Saratoga Performing Arts Center, which also hosts the New York City Ballet and Philadelphia Orchestra each summer.

Positioned in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, there are countless options for outdoor activity here too, whether hiking, boating, golfing or skiing. When a weekend escape is needed, Montreal, Boston, New York City and the villages of Vermont are easily accessible. 

Requirements

Required Qualifications: 

• Medical degree and NY State license.
• Completion of ophthalmology residency and retina fellowship.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for travel.
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with patients, providers, clinical staff, colleagues, managers and others.
• Exceptional listening skills.
• Articulate and professional in manner and presentation.
• Ability to provide an exceptional patient experience by anticipating, taking action and striving to exceed expectations.
• Team player who is an active participant as a team member and establishes strong working relationships with teammates and across the organization.