Physician - Cornea and External Disease
AL
| Specialty | Cornea and External Disease |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
UAB Callahan Eye is seeking a fellowship-trained Cornea Ophthalmologist to join a nationally recognized, high-volume program offering both clinical and academic career tracks. This is a full-time, employed opportunity within one of the nation’s premier ophthalmology centers.
Position Highlights
- Full-time, employed position (clinical or academic track)
- Faculty appointment at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (Assistant or Associate Professor)
- One of the busiest eye hospitals in the U.S.
- 122,000+ annual clinic visits and 16,000+ surgeries
- 17 operating rooms and dedicated laser center
- One of only two Level I Ocular Trauma Centers in the U.S. with a 24/7 eye ER
- Opportunities for teaching, research, and program development
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
- Immediate need driven by program growth
Position Benefits
- Competitive compensation (above typical academic benchmarks)
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, retirement, paid time off)
- Student loan assistance available
- CME support and academic resources
- Access to robust research infrastructure
- Employment with one of Alabama’s largest and most respected health systems
Position Requirements
- BC/BE in Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)
- Fellowship training in Cornea required
- Eligible for Alabama medical licensure
