Ophthalmology opening in Cooperstown, NY

**Ophthalmology opening in Cooperstown, NY**
Located in the Foothills of the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains
75 miles from Albany, NY; 190 miles from NYC

**Position Details:**
- Full-time, permanent position
- Hospital employed
- Combined General and Pediatric Ophthalmologist
- Seeking a general ophthalmologist with fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology.
- Join an established group of 6 ophthalmologist and 2 optometrists. The current pediatric ophthalmologist is planning to retire and has a combined general/pediatric practice. A brand new eye clinic is being constructed and is expected to open in late 2024/early 2025
- Current need is for high volume cataract surgeon who can also perform pediatric eye surgery
- Current group has pediatric, retina, glaucoma, and cornea specialists
- Support staff consists of ophthalmic technicians, LPNs, and RNs and are well trained
- On call is every 6th weekend, from Cooperstown, and rarely busy
- Outreach clinics are attended by all ophthalmologists but are limited to only one location each
- There is no NICU coverage required
- Referral patterns to tertiary care ophthalmologists are well established.
- Salary Range: $209,810 - $442,308
- Group Employed Model

**Job Qualifications:**
- MD, DO or MBBS
- Board Eligible or Board Certified
- NYS Licensure (or eligible to obtain)
- BLS Certification Required

**Health Network:**
Healthcare network is an integrated health care system that provides care and services to people living in an eight county region covering 5,600 square miles in Central New York. The organization includes six corporately affiliated hospitals, as well as skilled nursing facilities, community and school-based health centers, and health partners in related fields.

**Location:**
Nestled in the foothills of the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Cooperstown, NY is a beautiful resort village on Otsego Lake. Home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, the Glimmerglass Opera Company, and the Fenimore Art Museum, the area also boasts many cultural and four season recreational advantages including theater, music, museums, golf, sailing, hiking, and skiing.