Company Statement
Connecticare is a leading health plan in the state of Connecticut and a subsidiary of EmblemHealth, a health and wellness company that provides insurance plans, primary and specialty care, and wellness solutions. WellSpark is a digital wellness company and national subsidiary of EmblemHealth that offers a full suite of products and solutions to reward people for healthy behaviors.
Physician-Ophthalmology/Retina- Elmhurst Queens
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- AdvantageCare Physicians
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- Sep 13, 2024 Post Date
Job Summary :
We are seeking a physician trained in ophthalmology with subspecialty training in medical and/or surgical
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.
Responsibilities:
• Review patient medical history, reports and examination results.
• Perform retinal examination, and order/interpret tests (OCT, photos, fluorescein angiograms,
and other tests as appropriate).
• 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:
o Intravitreal injections.
o Focal and pan-retinal photocoagulation.
o Laser of retinal tears
• Surgical retinal specialists will also perform weekly outpatient surgical procedures including:
o Pars plana vitrectomy.
o Scleral buckling.
o Epiretinal membrane peeling.
o Macular hole repair.
• 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.
The Ideal Candidate:
• Seeking both experienced – 2 years or above, and newly trained retina fellows
• 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.
Qualifications:
• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or foreign equivalent
• Completion of three year post graduate medical training from a U.S. accredited residency
program in ophthalmology.
• Completion of a medical or medical-surgical retina fellowship, preferably one registered with
AUPO-FCC
• Seeking both experienced – 2 years or above, and newly trained retina fellows
• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Ophthalmology
• Must possess current, unrestricted New York State license or be eligible for licensure
• Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration
• Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) strongly preferred
• Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written
• Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office
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EEOC Statement
We are committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our workforce to create opportunities for our people and our business. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or related condition, marital status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.