Per-Diem Ophthalmologist
Manhattan, NYPer Diem$175/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler and Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital seek a per-diem ophthalmologist to provide eye care in skilled nursing and long-term acute care settings. The role includes evaluating and treating patients, managing ocular diseases, and consulting on complex medical and visual needs. The physician will collaborate with medical, nursing, and rehabilitation teams. Experience in geriatrics, complex medical populations, or hospital-based ophthalmology is strongly preferred.
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Job ID: 174888
Facility: NYU Langone Medical Center
Join Our Team at NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler & Carter!
NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler and Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital, affiliates of NYU Grossman School of Medicine, are seeking a dedicated Per-Diem Ophthalmologist to provide high-quality eye care services across both facilities. This is a unique opportunity to support patients in both skilled nursing and long-term acute care settings, while contributing to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and academic medicine.
About Us:
NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler is located on Roosevelt Island and is renowned for its specialized memory care program, high-quality short-term rehabilitation therapy, and long-term skilled nursing services.
Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital & Skilled Nursing Facility is a nationally recognized facility with a 164-bed CMS 5-Star-Rated Skilled Nursing Facility and a 201-bed Long-Term Acute-Care Hospital (LTACH). Carter is known for its pulmonary excellence, ventilator-weaning expertise, and comprehensive long-term care.
Together, Coler and Carter provide patients with a continuum of exceptional care, in warm and supportive environments.
Responsibilities:
As an Ophthalmologist with NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler & Carter, you will:
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Deliver comprehensive ophthalmologic evaluations and treatments for residents and patients in skilled nursing and long-term acute care settings.
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Diagnose and manage ocular diseases, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, macular degeneration, and ocular surface disease.
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary medical, nursing, and rehabilitation teams to ensure holistic, patient-centered care.
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Provide consultative ophthalmology services for patients with complex medical and visual needs.
Requirements:
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Board Certified/Board Eligible in Ophthalmology (within 5 years post-residency).
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New York State medical license required.
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Experience in geriatrics, complex medical populations, or hospital-based ophthalmology strongly preferred.
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Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered care.
Salary Range: $175 per hour
Join Us:
Become part of a dynamic team at NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler & Carter , where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients while advancing your career in a rewarding and collaborative setting.
Apply now and embark on a fulfilling journey with us!
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.
How this job compares
Set against the 774 open Ophthalmologist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 33 open Ophthalmologist jobs in New York and 774 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Education
- 648 of the 774 open Ophthalmologist jobs (84%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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