OU Health - Ophthalmic Hospitalist

Ophthalmology Hospitalist

The Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center are seeking an Ophthalmology Hospitalist to join their growing academic team. The position is based at OU Health University Medical Center, Oklahoma’s only comprehensive academic hospital and Level I trauma center.

The role focuses on inpatient ophthalmic care, emergency department consultation, and management of urgent ocular conditions, with close collaboration across trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, internal medicine, and critical care.

This physician will play an important role in delivering timely ophthalmic evaluation and treatment for hospitalized patients while supporting the department’s academic mission through teaching and collaboration with residents, fellows, and medical students. The role offers the opportunity to practice in a high-acuity environment with a diverse and complex patient population, while contributing to a health system committed to advancing patient care, education, and research across the state of Oklahoma.

OU Health offers the unique advantage of practicing within an academic setting that combines leading-edge clinical care with the resources of a major university health system. Physicians benefit from a collegial environment, strong interdisciplinary partnerships, and the ability to make a meaningful impact in a region where specialty access is essential.

Why Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country, offering physicians the opportunity to build a career in a city experiencing continued expansion in healthcare, research, infrastructure, and community development. The region combines the professional advantages of a major medical hub with a cost of living that remains significantly lower than many comparable cities, allowing for an exceptional quality of life without sacrificing access to amenities.

Physicians relocating to Oklahoma City often value the balance of a thriving academic and clinical environment with manageable commutes, diverse housing options, and a strong sense of community. The city offers a growing culinary scene, professional sports, live entertainment, and outdoor recreation, while continued investment across the metro reflects the momentum and long-term opportunity that make Oklahoma City an increasingly attractive place to live and practice.

• Specialty: Ophthalmology
• Sub-Specialty: Ophthalmology
• Practice Setting: Inpatient