Board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology through the ABO
Completion of an accredited ACGME Ophthalmology Residency
Fellowship training in an ophthalmic surgical subspecialty preferred
Responsibilities
Provide inpatient ophthalmology consultations for various medical conditions
Manage acute ophthalmic presentations in the emergency department
Perform minor bedside or clinic-based ophthalmic procedures
Participate in departmental call for ocular emergencies
Collaborate with subspecialty ophthalmologists for coordinated patient care
Engage in quality improvement, clinical research, and scholarly activities
Teach medical students, residents, and fellows
Benefits
Integrated practice model with robust infrastructure for research and education
Opportunities to participate in clinical trials and protocol implementation
Involvement in the upcoming ophthalmology residency starting in 2028
Access to existing fellowships in neuro ophthalmology and glaucoma
Targeted launch of a retina fellowship in 2029
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Mayo Clinic in Florida Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible ophthalmologist, preferably fellowship-trained in a surgical subspecialty, to join our growing team of 14 faculty members. This is a faculty position with opportunities and expectations for research as well as medical student, resident, and fellow teaching.
Position Highlights:
Provide inpatient ophthalmology consultations for a wide range of medical ophthalmic conditions.
Manage acute ophthalmic presentations in the emergency department in collaboration with Emergency Medicine.
Perform minor bedside or clinic-based ophthalmic procedures as clinically indicated.
Participate in departmental call, including:
Evaluation and management of ocular emergencies
Open globe evaluations and repairs (non-level 1 trauma center)
Collaborate effectively with other subspecialty ophthalmologists to facilitate coordinated patient care.
Participate in academically aligned activities such as quality improvement, clinical research, scholarly output, or CME contributions, as desired. Collaborate with other services to manage multidisciplinary cases.
Participate in clinical trials and implementation of protocols.
Engage in academic activities including teaching medical students, residents and fellows and fostering basic science and clinical research.
Benefit from Mayo Clinic's integrated practice model and robust infrastructure for research and education.
The Department will begin an ophthalmology residency in 2028 with existing fellowships in neuro ophthalmology and glaucoma. A retina fellowship is targeted to launch in 2029.
Compensation for the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including experience, internal equity, and external market data.
Interested candidates please contact Richard D. TenHulzen, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic Florida.
Qualifications
M.D., D.O., or equivalent medical degree required
Must be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Florida
Board certification or board eligibility in Ophthalmology through the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) required
Completion of an accredited ACGME Ophthalmology Residency
Fellowship training in an ophthalmic surgical subspecialty (preferred)
About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit academic medical center based in Rochester, Minnesota, focused on integrated clinical practice, education, and research. It employs more than 4,500 physicians and scientists and 58,400 administrative and allied health staff. The practice specializes in treating difficult cases through tertiary care and destination medicine. It is home to the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, which includes a medical school and research programs. Mayo Clinic has a large presence in three U.S. metropolitan areas: Rochester, Minnesota; Jacksonville, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. It also has several affiliated hospitals and clinics elsewhere in the United States and around the world.
