Pediatric Ophthalmologist (MD/DO)

Job overview

The Pediatric Ophthalmologist role is onsite in Abilene, TX. Compensation is not specified. The position provides pediatric eye care in outpatient clinics, surgical centers, and hospital settings, with multidisciplinary collaboration and NICU consultations as applicable. The physician evaluates and treats eye and vision disorders in infants, children, and adolescents, providing medical and surgical care and longitudinal follow-up. The role also includes diagnostic testing, family education, clinical documentation, quality and safety initiatives, and collaboration with other specialists.

What you'll do

• Evaluate and manage pediatric ocular and visual disorders
• diagnose and treat conditions including strabismus, amblyopia, congenital cataracts, pediatric glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity, and refractive disorders
• perform ophthalmic surgery consistent with training and privileges
• provide medical management and follow-up
• perform and interpret diagnostic testing and imaging
• collaborate with specialists
• participate in premature infant care and NICU consultations as applicable
• educate families
• document care
• participate in quality and safety initiatives
• supervise and educate clinical staff as applicable.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pediatric ophthalmologist

pediatric eye care

ophthalmology

pediatric surgery

infants and children

abilene tx

full-time

onsite

md

do

board eligible

board certified

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role combines pediatric medical and surgical eye care with family-centered care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

About the employer

Commonwealth Medical Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.