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Description
Staff Physician, Ophthalmology – Specialty in Oculoplastics
Work Location
Fountain Valley,CA
Job #31956
Work Hours
Monday-Friday 8a-5p
Employment Type
1 – Staff- Contract
Duration
2 year
Salary Range
$142100-348100 Annually
Posted Date
July 9, 2026
Bargaining Unit
99
Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.
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JOB DUTIES
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Description
The Department of Ophthalmology and Doheny Eye Center at UCLA are seeking a full-time, junior to mid-level Ophthalmologist to support the Doheny Eye Center in Fountain Valley.
Patient Care services include:
- Clinical Evaluations: Conduct comprehensive examinations for patients with periorbital diseases, vision-obstructing ptosis, thyroid eye disease, and facial trauma.
- Reconstructive Surgery: Perform complex surgeries such as entropion/ectropion corrections, orbital decompressions, socket reconstruction, and tear duct (dacryocystorhinostomy) procedures.
- Cosmetic Procedures: Execute functional and cosmetic blepharoplasty, brow lifts, and aesthetic facial injections (e.g., Botox, dermal fillers).
- Patient Care: Develop personalized treatment plans, manage pre-operative and post-operative care, and order diagnostic tests like CT or MRI scans.
Other duties include:
- Assist with ordering prescription eyeglasses for pediatric and adult vision programs
- Serve as a clinical resource to staff by answering questions related to exams and refractions
- Collaborate with residents and fellows from the Stein Eye Institute and participate in teaching medical students, undergraduate students, and volunteers
- Engage with patients, families, educators, and community partners to address vision-related questions and support ongoing care
- Maintain a full-time clinical schedule, providing patient care five days per week
- Participate in monthly departmental meetings
The University of California seeks to recruit and retain a strong workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, maintain excellence, and foster a community of diverse perspectives and experiences. The University of California, Los Angeles is required to provide an estimate of the salary range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Salary offers are determined based on candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is $142,100–$348,100 annual base salary.