Ophthalmologists

The MetroHealth System, a major teaching affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, is seeking Comprehensive Ophthalmologists, as well as ophthalmologists with fellowship training or additional expertise in Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology, and Cornea, to join our growing academic faculty.

This is an outstanding opportunity to build a rewarding clinical and academic career within one of the nation's leading public academic health systems. Successful candidates will join an established faculty practice dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while educating the next generation of ophthalmologists.

Academic & Clinical Practice

Faculty members enjoy a balanced academic practice that includes:

• Comprehensive outpatient and surgical ophthalmology
• Teaching and mentoring medical students and ophthalmology residents
• Supervision of residents in both clinic and operating room settings
• Opportunities for clinical research, scholarly activity, and academic advancement

MetroHealth's Eye Clinic serves as a major clinical training site for the Cole Eye Institute Ophthalmology Residency Program, providing faculty with meaningful teaching opportunities and collaboration with outstanding trainees.

Physicians are supported by:

• Experienced ophthalmic technicians and clinical support staff
• State-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical equipment
• Two fully equipped ambulatory surgery centers
• A collaborative multidisciplinary academic environment

Academic appointment and faculty rank through Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Compensation & Benefits

MetroHealth offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support both your professional and personal goals, including:

• Competitive salary with academic compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Professional liability and malpractice coverage
• CME funding and professional development support
• Faculty appointment at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
• One of the nation's strongest public pension programs through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) with a generous employer contribution

Why MetroHealth?

As an ophthalmologist, you will have many career options. Few, however, offer the opportunity to combine exceptional patient care, resident education, academic medicine, and a mission-driven commitment to serving the community.

At MetroHealth, you'll join exceptional clinicians with extraordinary hearts who are passionate about advancing patient care through service, teaching, discovery, innovation, and teamwork.

Discover Cleveland

Situated along the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland offers an outstanding quality of life with the advantages of a thriving academic medical community and an affordable cost of living.

Highlights include:

• Nationally recognized healthcare institutions
• Diverse and welcoming communities
• Award-winning restaurants and a vibrant culinary scene
• The world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra
• Playhouse Square, the second-largest performing arts district in the United States
• The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
• More than 25,000 acres of Cleveland Metroparks ("The Emerald Necklace")
• Professional sports featuring the Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers, and Guardians

Whether you're beginning your academic career or looking for your next leadership opportunity, Cleveland offers an exceptional place to grow professionally while enjoying an outstanding quality of life with your family.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The MetroHealth System and Case Western Reserve University are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

To Apply

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter to:

Eloy Vázquez, Sr.
Lead Provider Recruiter
The MetroHealth System
Email: evazquez@metrohealth.org

The MetroHealth System and Case Western Reserve University does not discriminate in recruitment, employment, or policy administration on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, color, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran under U.S. federal law. 

The MetroHealth System is an essential health system committed to providing health care to everyone in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and improving the health of the community overall. Its 7,500 employees deliver care to everyone at its main campus, just west of downtown Cleveland.

MetroHealth is an integrated health system with an acute care hospital housing a Level I Adult Trauma and Burn Center with full trauma surgical teams ready around the clock, a skilled nursing facility, and more than 27 locations throughout Cuyahoga County and Medina County with more on the way. Annually, we handle more than one million patient visits including more than 100,000 in the Emergency Department, one of the busiest in the country. That’s an average of 274 Emergency Department visits per day.