Pediatric Ophthalmologist - Greenville, North Carolina

Pediatric Ophthalmologist A growing Pediatric Ophthalmology program in Eastern North Carolina is seeking a mission-driven, visionary Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join and help advance a developing academic division. As one of the only pediatric ophthalmologists serving a region of approximately 1.5 million people, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful community impact while contributing to program growth and academic development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for pediatric ophthalmic care, strong leadership and program-building skills, and a commitment to academic medicine, including education and research. This position offers the chance to practice in an innovative, collaborative environment while addressing a significant regional need for pediatric ophthalmology services. The medical center serves as a tertiary referral center, managing a high volume of complex ophthalmic conditions. The ophthalmology service continues to expand across subspecialties and has received ACGME approval to launch a new Ophthalmology residency, with the inaugural class beginning in summer 2026. The program benefits from a strong hospital-based referral network and community referrals in a region with limited subspecialty coverage. Opportunity Highlights include: - Employment within a physician-led academic practice model - Hospital privileges at a tertiary medical center and affiliated ambulatory surgery center - Opportunity created by programmatic expansion - Academic appointment available at the Assistant or Associate Professor level - Affiliated children’s hospital with: - Approximately 200 inpatient beds - NICU and pediatric step-down units - State-of-the-art pediatric emergency department - Pediatric surgical subspecialty support, including: - Pediatric Neurosurgery - Pediatric General Surgery - Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery - Pediatric Plastic Surgery - Outpatient clinic located near the hospital with state-of-the-art equipment - Responsibilities include clinical care, teaching of trainees, and rotating call coverage - Opportunities for clinical and translational research Requirements Education & Training - Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree - Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology Residency program - Completion of an accredited Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship Certification & Licensure - Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology - Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology - Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted North Carolina medical license - Eligible for hospital privileges Benefits Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits include: - Relocation assistance - Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays - Malpractice insurance with tail coverage - Retirement plans with employer matching (401(k)/457 options) - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Disability and life insurance Additional opportunities may include loan repayment programs, sign-on bonuses, income guarantees, and residency or fellowship commitment stipends for qualified candidates.