Careers / Northeast

On behalf of Dr. Vito LaRocca, Chief of Ophthalmology at Connecticut Children’s in Hartford, CT, CareerPhysician, LLC, the national thought leader in academic pediatric search, is leading a national effort to identify 2 talented faculty ophthalmologists.  CCMC is the only dedicated provider of pediatric care in central Connecticut and is committed to providing exceptional eye care. 

The ophthalmology division upholds a strong community-first focus designed to meet the large and diverse needs of central CT, including the greater Hartford region. This broad mission includes providing subspecialty pediatric eye care, including a significant focus on ROP, and acting as the community leader in primary pediatric eye care and myopia mitigation. Faculty will have the unique opportunity and flexibility to pursue a variety of professional interests, including opportunities for teaching and clinical research.   

Opportunity Highlights:

• Connecticut Children’s (CCMC), a stand-alone children’s hospital in Hartford, is the only institution in the state that offers a unique, child-centered environment with the expertise of fellowship-trained pediatric ophthalmologists and the complement of multidisciplinary programs and diagnostic capabilities. The ophthalmology division provides a tremendous opportunity to build nationally recognized clinical programs with niche opportunities in retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), cataract surgery, inpatient/consult ophthalmology and strabismus.
• ROP service line leadership appointment available to ophthalmologists who have this interest and possess clinical competencies and training to screen and treat ROP patients.
• The Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology is home to 6 faculty, including 2 ophthalmologists, 4 optometrists and 2 advanced practice clinicians dedicated to serving children throughout Connecticut, Western Massachusetts, and Eastern New York - approximately 1,000,000 pediatric lives in addition to responsibility for the oversight of 10 NICUs in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
• The joining ophthalmologists can expect a culture defined by communication, collaboration and will align and report directly to the Division Chief at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, joining an institution with strategic and fiscal commitment to the clinical, academic, and educational enhancement of the division to meet an expanding clinical need throughout the region.
• All faculty appointments and promotions will reside at UCONN School of Medicine. CCMC is committed to the critical resources essential to launch a Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship Program in the future.
• The compensation range for this appointment will start at the 50th percentile based on individual rank and is negotiable. In addition, CCMC offers an attractive productivity incentive, paid out quarterly, as well as a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.  

For more details about this opportunity, or if you would like to recommend an individual(s) who exemplifies the qualities we are seeking in a candidate, please contact Jennifer Weimer at jennifer@careerphysician.com. All inquiries will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant.

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is an AA/EOE/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Job Title: Faculty Pediatric Ophthalmologist, Central/Southeast MA

Position Type: Full Time 

Practice Address: 300 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115 

Salary: Negotiable 

Job Description: 
We seek a full-time, board-eligible/certified comprehensive pediatric ophthalmologist to join 
the Boston Children’s Hospital’s Ophthalmology Department, with a faculty appointment at 
Harvard Medical School at the Instructor/Assistant Professor level. The anticipating ranking for 
this position is Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor depending upon 
experience. Our 2025 faculty practice includes a team of 30 pediatric ophthalmologists & 
subspecialists and 10 optometrists providing comprehensive care as well as focused pediatric 
expertise within nearly every ophthalmology subspecialty. We serve patients in 11 locations 
across the Northeast, including Boston Children’s Hospital and Mass Eye & Ear sites. We have a 
deeply integrated pediatric ophthalmology care collaboration with surrounding institutions 
including resident training in pediatric ophthalmology for Harvard Medical School, Boston 
University, and the University of Massachusetts. Collaborative research opportunities abound. 

The department continues to expand its mission of providing our patients with ready access to 
the highest quality pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus care. Our work extends across 
the full spectrum of clinical care, teaching, vision science, and advocacy. We pride ourselves on 
having a knowledgeable, accessible staff focused on care, research, and teaching and are 
looking to add a motivated, well-trained individual who shares in that vision. 

Read more about our team at https://www.childrenshospital.org/eyes. 

Interested candidates should send a CV and brief introductory cover letter (PDF format) to 
Ophrecruitment-dl@childrens.harvard.edu. For phone queries in advance of submission, please 
call 617-355-6766. 
All inquiries will remain confidential. 

Please note: During a public health emergency, individuals in this role may be expected to take 
on additional duties to respond to organizational needs. 
Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, 
(unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption). 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for 
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, 
protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related 
conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications: Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology required 

Pediatric Ophthalmologist opportunity with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital

The Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Ophthalmologist to add to its growing section of pediatric surgical specialists. Candidates will have abundant opportunities to research and grow alongside our team of trusted and talented group of ophthalmologists within the Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence. The candidate must have subspecialty certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology in pediatric ophthalmology or be on a path to this certification.

Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital serves an area of 15 counties extending beyond the New York and New Jersey state borders with a population of about 2 million. Our children’s hospital includes a dedicated Children’s Emergency Room, PICU, NICU and Children’s Surgical Center with 4 ORs and 2 procedure rooms. Additionally, there are 30 fields of pediatric medical, radiologic, and surgical specialties on staff.

Why choose Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital?

The Lehigh Valley is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, located in the heart of eastern Pennsylvania, 60 miles from Philadelphia and 80 miles from New York City. The area has outstanding public and private school systems, more than a half-dozen colleges and universities and an abundance of cultural and recreational year-round offerings. As a resident of the Lehigh Valley, you’ll experience the charming, close-knit community atmosphere while being just a short drive from the hustle and bustle of larger cities. Achieve work-life balance by making a meaningful impact on the lives of our community while exploring all the adventures eastern Pennsylvania has to offer.

Compensation and benefits for a full-time pediatric ophthalmologist

We acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a benefits package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. And now that LVHN is proudly a part of Jefferson Health, we can offer current and future clinicians new educational and development opportunities at Thomas Jefferson University across our larger service area. We leverage its position as a world-class medical institution to recruit the best and brightest clinicians.

Some of our compensation and benefit highlights include:

• Exceptional earning potential
  • Salary between $475,000 and $550,000 plus a high-value incentive opportunity.
  • No compensation at risk based on wRVU productivity.
  • Up to $30,000 Forgivable Recruitment Loan.
  • Additional compensation support available for those who sign while in post-graduate training, equivalent to $2,500 per month while in training.
• Comprehensive benefits
  • Health, dental, vision and 403(b)/401(a) retirement savings
  • Competitive paid time off and sick time
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Student loan support, Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer
  • Malpractice, medical license, DEA license renewals and others paid in full
• Career growth opportunities: Continuing medical education allowance and dedicated time off along with technology reimbursement
• Relocation assistance: Up to $10,000 available for qualifying candidates

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to Amanda Gurgick with physician recruiting at Amanda.Gurgick@lvhn.org or call 484-788-1123 for more information.

Northern Virginia Ophthalmology Associates, one of the largest physician-owned ophthalmology practices in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is currently seeking a fellowship-trained Pediatric Ophthalmologist.

The practice has been operating for nearly 50 years and consists of three offices in Northern Virginia with 16 ophthalmologists (including 4 pediatric ophthalmologists) and 2 optometrists. We are a physician-owned practice providing the highest quality eye care services to the communities we serve. Our practice provides subspecialty care in the areas of glaucoma, cornea and refractive surgery, pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, oculoplastics, and uveitis.

There is the opportunity to participate in ROP screening and/or treatment depending on interest. We currently cover 4 area NICUs, including one level 4 NICU.

This position is for a partner-track physician. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, a profit-sharing plan, professional liability insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance. We maintain a collegial atmosphere and offer an outstanding opportunity to practice in a multicultural and diverse location.

Qualifications:

• Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Board Eligible or Board Certified
• Ability to obtain Virginia medical license

To be considered for this position, please email your CV to: Sherry Feng, HR Manager at sherry.feng@nvoaeyes.com.
For more information on our providers, offices, and services, please visit our website at www.nvoaeyes.com.

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/OLNakjiDy51RLTmDOhoylZ

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The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at Yale School of Medicine is expanding the clinical practice and seeks an outstanding Pediatric trained Ophthalmologist for one available position as an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, the rank will be based on experience. The department is rapidly growing its clinical footprint and seeking a candidate to join our team. Candidates who have an interest in management of ROP are preferred.

The department has a long-standing tradition of excellence in clinical care and research in multiple subspecialty areas of ophthalmology. Our faculty provides clinical services for patients at Yale Medicine Ophthalmology, the Dana Clinic at Yale New Haven Hospital, and the West Haven Veterans Affairs Hospital. We have a strong and competitive residency program, which consists of 15 residents, along with two fellowship programs.

The Department is affiliated with the Yale New Haven Health System, a growing healthcare system including Yale-New Haven Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, and Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. We have outpatient offices in New Haven, Guilford, Norwalk, Madison, Waterford, Greenwich, and Stratford. Our department is growing, with plans to increase our clinical and academic footprint over five years, adding multiple new clinical and research faculty members to coincide with this geographic expansion.

This is an outstanding opportunity for candidates who are interested in building a solid career in academic medicine in a superb setting for clinical practice, education, and research. The ideal candidate will be devoted to clinical excellence and have a firm commitment to the education of residents and medical students. Candidates should have an MD degree, have completed an ophthalmology residency and a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology, and be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Connecticut. They should be board certified or board eligible in ophthalmology.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 
Should you have any questions, please reach out to Debra Kieslich, MBA (Debra.kieslich@yale.edu)

Please submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vita, and three references. 
All application materials should be submitted electronically to:  http://apply.interfolio.com/158343 

Lucian V. Del Priore, MD, PhD, MA (Honorary) 
Robert R. Young Professor of Ophthalmology
Chair, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science 
Yale School of Medicine
Chief of Ophthalmology
Yale-New Haven Health System
Yale New Haven Hospital 
 
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.