Physician - Ophthalmology #1 (Cleveland)

University Hospitals

1 month ago

Cleveland, OhioFull TimeOphthalmology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join University Hospitals as a Optometrist – Academic Ophthalmology in United States.

Key Responsibilities

must maintain high clinical and ethical standards that will be carried into decision-making processes, adhere to compliance measures, establish and promote an atmosphere of unity through collaborative practice and effective communication between all staff disciplines, and foster a high level of patient and staff satisfaction.

provide world class care and improve the health for all the communities we are privileged to serve – To Heal.

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with University Hospitals in United States.

Key Skills

Clinical SkillsDidactic TeachingClinical ResearchEthical StandardsComplianceCollaborative PracticeEffective CommunicationPatient SatisfactionStaff SatisfactionOptometry

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a United States accredited School of Optometry and have passed all parts of the NBEO exam, in addition to maintaining an unrestricted license to practice optometry in Ohio. Residency training in ocular disease or contact lens care is preferred.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Ophthalmology #1 (Cleveland) at University Hospitals a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Ophthalmology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context

This Ophthalmology position at University Hospitals is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Skills, Didactic Teaching, Clinical Research, Ethical Standards, Compliance, Collaborative Practice, Effective Communication, Patient Satisfaction. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Ophthalmology role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves clinical activity, both clinical and didactic teaching, and participation in clinical research across University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and several satellite clinics. The optometrist must maintain high clinical and ethical standards while fostering unity through collabo...

Benefits package: Academic Appointment, Health Insurance, Dental/Vision, Research Opportunities, Teaching Role. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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