Physician Aerospace Medicine - Competitive Salary

Company: UNC Health
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Ophthalmologist-Glaucoma Physician (MD/DO) The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an open rank, fixed-term Glaucoma Ophthalmologist position is currently available in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This position will serve patients at both the UNC Kittner Eye Center, located at 2226 Nelson Hwy, Ste. 200, Chapel Hill, NC, and at various other clinical sites owned by UNC Eye. Comprehensive Ophthalmologist for an open-rank, fixed-term faculty position. This role includes a strong commitment to clinical care, resident teaching and supervision, and medical student education. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. An open rank, fixed-term Glaucoma Ophthalmologist position is currently available in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Responsibilities include patient care, research, resident teaching and supervision, as well as teaching medical students. This position will serve patients at both the UNC Kittner Eye Center, located at 2226 Nelson Hwy, Ste. 200, Chapel Hill, NC, and at various other clinical sites owned by UNC Eye. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency Demonstrated excellence in clinical performance, training, and scholarly activities Board certification or board eligibility in Ophthalmology Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of North Carolina Anyone wishing to be considered for the position should submit a formal application in addition to a full CV, cover letter, and list of 3-5 professional contacts who may be reached to provide a written letter of reference for candidacy. The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service. For additional information, please contact Laura Oakes at laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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