Opportunity: Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon
 Opportunity Details
Posted Start Date: ASAP
Specialty: Ophthalmology, Retinal: Surgery
Location: Loma Linda, CA, USA
Job Position Code: 7904-05-2018  
Practice Setting:

We have a very busy group practice with satellite locations in Riverside, Banning, and San Bernardino in addition to our main location in Loma Linda.  Our group provides professional services at the Riverside County clinic/hospital as well, where we have an active Resident training program. We are currently building out additional dedicated retina clinical space at our Loma Linda location to facilitate optimal patient service/ flow. Our facilities are equipped with the most up to date equipment needed for diagnostic purposes and we have several retinal clinical trials underway. In the last 12 month period, as a group we had close to 50,000 billed visits. 

Openings: 1
Location Overview:

Loma Linda is located between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. Nestled at the foot of the San Bernardino Mountains, we have convenient access to beach cities, skiing, hiking and a variety of other outdoor activities. This region also has excellent private and public school systems.


 Offer Details
Other Benefits:

This position will include competitive salary based on academic rank and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, CME, relocation assistance and paid malpractice insurance.


 Job Description

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Department of Ophthalmology, is seeking a full time BC/BE Ophthalmologist, fellowship trained in Vitreo-Retinal Surgery, to join our group of ophthalmic subspecialties and generalists. Candidates should have an MD degree and be board certified or board eligible in ophthalmology, with at least two years of subspecialty training in Vitreo-Retinal diseases. Applicant must have demonstrated skills in the area of surgical Vitreo-Retinal disease and medical retina. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.   

Will provide high quality clinical care to patients with Vitreo-Retinal and medical retinal diseases at Loma Linda University Health and affiliated teaching hospitals. A background interest in clinical or basic research in retinal diseases is desired. Duties include sharing in the responsibility, with existing faculty, for didactic and clinical training of: residents, fellows, and practicing ophthalmologists in Vitreo-Retinal and medical retinal diseases. Coverage, call for subspecialty, and other service items are also included.

This is not a J1 Opportunity.

Loma Linda Eye Institute

The Loma Linda Eye Institute has excellent clinical facilities and a large, diverse patient population. Associated with Loma Linda University Medical Center and Children’s Hospital, LLUEI is also a teaching facility with ophthalmology residents and fellows.

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 Contact Information
Contact: Kelly Swensen, Physician Recruitment Coordinator

Email: kswensen@llu.edu
Phone: (909) 558-9449

 Practice Information
Practice Name: Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group
Year Established: 1995
Number of physicians in group: 950+
Philosophy of the group:

Loma Linda has long been a leader in integrating a faith-based approach to whole person health care. As a Christian organization, our mission is to follow the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ 'to make man whole.' Together, we strive for Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Wholeness.

Practice Description :

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center, Children’s Hospital and School of Medicine with the mission is to deliver whole-person care at a world class level of clinical excellence. The Medical Center and Children’s Hospital  has one of the largest academic teaching and clinical programs in the United States and serves a population of approximately 3.5 million people.   

If you are interested in learning more, or if you have knowledge of an individual who may be seeking an excellent practice opportunity, please contact us.