Primary Location
Location E
Department
Ophthalmology
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Schedule
Full time
Weekly Hours
40
FTE
1
Employee Status
Regular
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), one of the nation's premier pediatric academic medical centers, seeks an exceptional fellowship-trained Pediatric Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgeon to lead our Oculoplastics Program. This is a unique faculty opportunity to direct a nationally recognized program within one of the country's largest and most comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology divisions.
As Oculoplastics Director, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on the foundation built by Dr. Jeff Nerad and others to shape the future of pediatric oculoplastic care through clinical innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and research while developing a program aligned with their individual expertise and interests.
Opportunity Highlights
Build a Destination Pediatric Oculoplastics Program
Lead the strategic growth of a comprehensive pediatric oculoplastics and orbital surgery program.
Develop clinical centers of excellence in areas including congenital eyelid disorders, orbital disease, lacrimal surgery, pediatric facial trauma, vascular anomalies, thyroid eye disease, anophthalmia/microphthalmia, orbital tumors, and reconstructive surgery.
Shape referral pathways across the region and nationally while participating in programmatic growth initiatives supported by hospital leadership.
Exceptional Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Become an integral member of highly collaborative multidisciplinary teams, including:
Craniofacial Surgery
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Medical Genetics
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Dermatology
Oncology
Vascular Anomalies
Endocrinology
Interventional Radiology
The position offers flexibility to develop specialized multidisciplinary clinics and surgical programs that align with the candidate's clinical and academic interests.
Robust Referral Network
Join one of the nation's largest pediatric ophthalmology programs, supported by:
A large team of 12 pediatric ophthalmologists with diverse subspecialty expertise
An established pediatric optometry practice with 10 faculty providing coordinated comprehensive eye care, specialty contact lens services and robust referral volume
Dedicated orthoptists, ophthalmic technicians, imaging specialists, nursing, and administrative support
Comprehensive care coordination resources to optimize patient access and multidisciplinary care
Strong regional, national, and international referral base
Comprehensive Program Coordination and Patient Navigation Support
A distinguishing feature of Cincinnati Children's is the availability of robust care coordination and program management resources designed to support patient care and referral access.
The Pediatric Oculoplastics Director will have access to:
Dedicated care coordination resources to facilitate complex multidisciplinary evaluations and longitudinal patient management.
Programmatic support for development and expansion of multidisciplinary centers of excellence.
Patient navigation services that improve access for regional, national, and international referrals.
Coordinated scheduling infrastructure to streamline multidisciplinary clinic experiences for patients and families.
Institutional resources to support program growth initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and patient experience enhancement.
These resources allow faculty to focus on delivering exceptional clinical care, advancing research, and building innovative programs while ensuring a seamless experience for patients and families.
State-of-the-Art Surgical Environment
Access to advanced operating room technology designed for pediatric complex surgery
Dedicated pediatric anesthesia teams with extensive experience caring for medically complex children
Modern ambulatory surgery facilities and tertiary/quaternary OR setting resources
Advanced ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic capabilities
Institutional commitment to surgical innovation and quality improvement
Academic and Research Excellence
Faculty are encouraged to develop scholarly programs spanning:
Clinical outcomes research
Surgical innovation
Translational science
Medical device development
Quality improvement
Education
Artificial intelligence and digital health
Protected academic time and robust research infrastructure are available to support these faculty interests.
International Program Development
Candidates interested in global health will have opportunities to:
Develop international referral relationships
Participate in global surgical outreach and education
Build international centers of excellence
Flexible Adult Practice Opportunities
For candidates with interest, opportunities may exist to develop a hybrid pediatric-adult oculoplastic practice through collaboration with regional adult ophthalmology partners. This flexibility allows continued development of specialized expertise while maintaining a primary focus on pediatric care.
Leadership Opportunity
The Program Director will partner closely with departmental and institutional leadership to:
Define the strategic vision for pediatric oculoplastics
Expand multidisciplinary clinical programs
Develop innovative models of care delivery
Advance research and education
Build a nationally and internationally recognized destination program
Qualifications
MD, DO, or equivalent
Board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology
Fellowship training in Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery
Eligibility for medical licensure in Ohio
Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, collaboration, teaching, and academic scholarship
Leadership experience or demonstrated potential to build and lead innovative clinical programs is preferred.
Why Cincinnati Children's
Cincinnati Children's is consistently recognized among the top pediatric hospitals in the United States and is committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and discovery. The Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology offers an unparalleled environment for physicians seeking to build impactful clinical programs while advancing the future of pediatric eye care.
This position provides a rare opportunity to lead the development of a premier pediatric oculoplastics program within an internationally recognized children's hospital, supported by exceptional multidisciplinary colleagues, outstanding clinical resources, and an institutional commitment to innovation, academic excellence, and compassionate care.
Contact:
Interested applicants can reach out directly to Dr. Leah Owen, Chief of Ophthalmology (Leah.Owen@cchmc.org) or Elise Biery, Senior Business Director (elise.biery@cchmc.org)
About Us
At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.
Cincinnati Children's is:
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
Consistently certified as great place to work
A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.
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Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability