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.

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