Pediatric Ophthalmologist - Greenville, North Carolina

Company: iRecruitMD
Location: Greenville
Posted on: February 28, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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

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