Physician-Ophthalmology/Retina | Staten Island, NY

AdvantageCare Physicians is seeking a physician trained in ophthalmology with subspecialty training in medical retina to join us in pursuit of high-quality patient care to provide Ophthalmology services including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance.  

The Ideal Candidate:

• One to three years of ophthalmology clinical experience in an outpatient setting.
• Ability to treat and diagnose a wide variety of vitro-retinal conditions and improve patient outcomes. 
• Demonstrate competency in diagnosis and treatment to assure high standards of patient care and safety are maintained.
• Patient-centered approach toward a positive patient experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Interest in population health management and value-based care.

Responsibilities:

• Review patient medical history, reports and examination results.
• Perform retinal examination, and order/interpret tests (OCT, photos, fluorescein angiograms, and other tests as approriate). 
• Evaluate, diagnose, and provide appropriate treatment and patient care for a wide variety of vitro-retinal conditions. 
• Treat retinal diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, vascular occlusions, and macular degeneration,
• Perform office-based procedures, including:
  • Intravitreal injections.
  • Focal and pan-retinal photocoagulation.
  • Laser of retinal tears
• Prescribe medications and formulate ongoing treatment and disease management plans.
• Recommend suitable management for the patient, including but not limited to, preventive health recommendations and habits.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and internal and external optometrists and ophthalmologists, including internal virtual consults.
• Provide relationship-centered care, taking into account the patient’s psychosocial and physical needs.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Communicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of quality care.
• Participate in medical staff educational programs and meetings.

AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) is one of the largest primary and specialty care outpatient practices in New York City, with more than 30 convenient locations across all five boroughs and Long Island. Part of the EmblemHealth family of companies, ACPNY is committed to improving the patient experience and delivering “whole you” care, with a focus on a patient’s overall health picture. We are looking to add to our team enthusiastic and agile health care professionals who are dedicated to making a difference and will always put patient care first.