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Jefferson Health Plans
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Neuro-Ophthalmologist

OphthalmologyFull-Time

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Job Description

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Job Details

Jefferson Health is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Neuro-Ophthalmologist to join our team of ophthalmology specialists in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This is an exciting opportunity for a fellowship-trained physician to provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of complex neuro-ophthalmic conditions within a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with specialists in ophthalmology, neurology, neurosurgery, and other disciplines to deliver exceptional patient care. This position offers opportunities to participate in medical education, clinical research, and the continued advancement of neuro-ophthalmology services within Jefferson Health.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, a commitment to evidence-based medicine, and a passion for improving outcomes for patients with complex visual and neurological disorders.

Job Description

Clinical Care

Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with neuro-ophthalmic disorders affecting the visual pathways, optic nerves, ocular motility, and neurological control of vision.

Diagnose and manage conditions including optic neuropathies, papilledema, diplopia, visual field abnormalities, ocular motor disorders, and vision changes associated with neurological diseases.

Evaluate patients with complex neuro-ophthalmic presentations, including those associated with multiple sclerosis, intracranial lesions, cerebrovascular disease, and other neurological conditions.

Interpret diagnostic studies, including optical coherence tomography (OCT), visual field testing, neuroimaging, and other specialized ophthalmic assessments.

Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based clinical practices and a patient-centered approach.

Collaborate with ophthalmologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, and other specialists to coordinate comprehensive patient care.

Provide consultation services for patients with complex neuro-ophthalmic conditions across applicable inpatient and outpatient settings.

Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, disease progression, and long-term management.

Participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, care coordination, and improved clinical outcomes.

Academic and Collaborative Opportunities

Participate in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows, as applicable.

Contribute to clinical research, scholarly activities, and academic initiatives aligned with departmental priorities and individual interests.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance the diagnosis and treatment of complex neuro-ophthalmic conditions.

Participate in clinical conferences, case discussions, and departmental educational activities.

Support the continued development and growth of neuro-ophthalmology services within Jefferson Health.

Qualifications

Required

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
  • Completion of an accredited residency program in Ophthalmology or Neurology.
  • Completion of fellowship training in Neuro-Ophthalmology.
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology or Neurology through the appropriate American Board of Medical Specialties member board.
  • Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania.
  • Eligibility for medical staff appointment and clinical privileges at applicable Jefferson Health facilities.
  • Demonstrated clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of neuro-ophthalmic disorders.
  • Strong communication, clinical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Preferred

  • Experience providing neuro-ophthalmology services within an academic medical center or multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
  • Demonstrated interest in medical education, clinical research, or academic medicine.
  • Experience managing complex neuro-ophthalmic conditions requiring coordination across multiple specialties.
  • Commitment to clinical innovation, quality improvement, and evidence-based patient care.

Work Shift

  • Worker Sub Type
  • Regular
  • Employee Entity

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value.

Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.

Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.

Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.

Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.

Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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Key Responsibilities

The Neuro-Ophthalmologist will provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of complex neuro-ophthalmic conditions in a multidisciplinary environment. They will also participate in medical education, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives to advance patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical diagnosisPatient managementPatient care coordination

Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physician market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $414k (middle half $350k–$650k)37 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Ophthalmology listings in Pennsylvania9 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physician listings in Pennsylvania939 active22,556 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania physician listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $73k) · 15% offer loan repayment939 active listings, Nov 2026
New Ophthalmology listings35 in the last 30 days53 the 30 days before (−34%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Pennsylvania figures use all physicians: too few Pennsylvania Ophthalmology postings state pay.

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Ophthalmology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 147 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Jefferson Health Plans

Insurance Carriers
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical (including prescription)
Supplemental insurance
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.