Assistant Clinical/Associate Clinical - Ophthalmology

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $250,000 - $600,000

Position Summary

The Department of Ophthalmology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons seeks a mid-career physician as Assistant Clinical Ophthalmologist, or an experienced physician as Associate Clinical Ophthalmologist to join a new, large multi-specialty medical practice in Westchester White Plains, adjacent to New York City.

We are recruiting for the following positions:

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  Assistant Clinical Level: Ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive ophthalmology, glaucoma, cornea, pediatric ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology, or retina.
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  Associate Clinical Level: Ophthalmologist with a minimum of 5 years post-training specializing in comprehensive ophthalmology, glaucoma, cornea, pediatric ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology, or retina.

In this role, you will participate in providing the highest level of care to patients in ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, specialized patient care with consistently excellent outcomes.
• Mentor junior colleagues, supporting their professional development and growth.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives, including quality improvement and patient safety efforts.
• Engage in continuing medical education (CME) and maintain relevant advanced certifications.
• Serve as a trusted resource for complex cases and high-acuity patients.
• Achieve and maintain high patient satisfaction scores.
• Meet or exceed productivity targets.
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  Additional Responsibilities (Associate Clinical Level)

  
  
• Lead initiatives to improve clinical workflows, patient outcomes, or healthcare delivery systems (e.g., practice-based improvement projects).
• Act as a liaison between clinical staff and organizational leadership, ensuring alignment of goals.
• Oversee clinical teams or programs, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Mentor peers and junior physicians in clinical care, leadership, and professional development.
• Represent the department or institution in professional or public-facing roles.
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  Criteria for Promotion to Associate Clinical Level:

  
  
• Demonstrated leadership roles, such as program director, committee chair, or project lead.
• Evidence of sustained clinical excellence and innovation in practice.
• Significant contributions to institutional goals through service, leadership, or advocacy.
• Strong endorsements from peers, department leaders, and institutional leadership.
• Consistently high patient satisfaction scores.
• Achievement of or exceeding productivity targets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree
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  Assistant Clinical: 0-5 years post-training
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  Associate Clinical: 5 or more years post-training
• Board certified or eligible in Ophthalmology
• Current New York State Medical License
• Fellowship training in relevant ophthalmology subspecialty

Other Requirements

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  Please submit a CV, cover letter and references with your application.

  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.