Pediatric Ophthalmologist - Greenville, North Carolina Job at Commonwealth Medical Services, Greenville, NC

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  • Commonwealth Medical Services
  • Greenville, NC

Job Description

Pediatric Ophthalmologist

A growing Pediatric Ophthalmology program in Eastern North Carolina is seeking a mission-driven, visionary Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join and help advance a developing academic division. As one of the only pediatric ophthalmologists serving a region of approximately 1.5 million people , this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful community impact while contributing to program growth and academic development.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for pediatric ophthalmic care , strong leadership and program-building skills , and a commitment to academic medicine , including education and research. This position offers the chance to practice in an innovative, collaborative environment while addressing a significant regional need for pediatric ophthalmology services.

The medical center serves as a tertiary referral center , managing a high volume of complex ophthalmic conditions. The ophthalmology service continues to expand across subspecialties and has received ACGME approval to launch a new Ophthalmology residency , with the inaugural class beginning in summer 2026 . The program benefits from a strong hospital-based referral network and community referrals in a region with limited subspecialty coverage.

Opportunity Highlights include:

  • Employment within a physician-led academic practice model
  • Hospital privileges at a tertiary medical center and affiliated ambulatory surgery center
  • Opportunity created by programmatic expansion
  • Academic appointment available at the Assistant or Associate Professor level
  • Affiliated children’s hospital with:
    • Approximately 200 inpatient beds
    • NICU and pediatric step-down units
    • State-of-the-art pediatric emergency department
  • Pediatric surgical subspecialty support, including:
    • Pediatric Neurosurgery
    • Pediatric General Surgery
    • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
    • Pediatric Plastic Surgery
  • Outpatient clinic located near the hospital with state-of-the-art equipment
  • Responsibilities include clinical care, teaching of trainees, and rotating call coverage
  • Opportunities for clinical and translational research

Requirements

Education & Training

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
  • Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology Residency program
  • Completion of an accredited Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship

Certification & Licensure

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology
  • Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted North Carolina medical license
  • Eligible for hospital privileges

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits include:

  • Relocation assistance
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Retirement plans with employer matching (401(k)/457 options)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Disability and life insurance

Additional opportunities may include loan repayment programs, sign-on bonuses, income guarantees, and residency or fellowship commitment stipends for qualified candidates.

Job Tags

Full time, Traineeship, Summer work, Relocation package

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