Physician-Medical Ophthalmologist

Company: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Location: San Jose
Posted on: November 1, 2025

Job Description:

Full Time Pediatric Ophthalmologist for Large Public Health and Hospital System in Silicon Valley Better Health for All Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), a large public teaching healthcare system, affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine, is seeking a full-time BC/BE Pediatric Ophthalmologist, to join our dynamic practice in our Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology. We offer the unparalleled opportunity to gain the long-term personal and professional satisfaction of serving our patients and our diverse community, while participating in the education of the next generation of health care providers, in one of the best places to live in the United States. Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second-largest County-owned health and hospital system in California and is committed to improving the health of the 1.9 million people of Santa Clara County. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC - a 731-bed central hospital), O’Connor Hospital (OCH - 358 licensed beds), Saint Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH – 93 licensed beds) and Regional Medical Center (RMC - 258 licensed beds). In addition, SCVH includes a network of primary care clinics comprised of eleven health centers throughout the County, several urgent care clinics, dental services, primary care behavioral health services, and a broad range of specialty services in our Valley Specialty Center. SCVMC hosts four residency programs and one fellowship training program, and partners with Stanford University SOM and Stanford Healthcare for the clinical training of medical students, residents, and fellows. SCVMC is an ACS-verified Level 1 Trauma Center, a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, an ABA-verified Burn Center, a Primary Stroke Center, a Level 4 NICU, and a nationally recognized CARF-accredited Rehabilitation Center. Providers in our health system also have the opportunity to use our integrated electronic health record (Epic), which brings together systemwide patient information. The Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) recognized SCVMC for achieving its highest level of success (Stage 7), based on our continuous innovation and optimization of our inpatient and outpatient EHR. About the Community Our physicians live in a range of communities, including urban (e.g., Santa Cruz), and rural/agricultural (e.g., Situated in one of the most desirable regions of the country – only 45 minutes from the Monterey Bay and three hours from the Sierra Nevada – our physicians have the opportunity to enjoy a very high quality of life. Our Division of Ophthalmology provides inpatient services and outpatient care for adult and pediatric patients, covering the entire spectrum of Ophthalmology. Physicians who join our team will find a very collegial environment, with robust specialty and ancillary support, and an integrated electronic health record. SCVH has both Level 1 and level 2 Trauma Centers, A Burn Center and several NICUs within our health care system that are supported by the Ophthalmology division. We serve the diverse population of Santa Clara County with a focus on equity and inclusion. The candidate must be fellowship-trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology. This position is primarily clinical with a focus in Pediatric Ophthalmology which includes outpatient clinic and surgical responsibilities. There will be opportunities to teach residents and medical students through our affiliation with Stanford University School of Medicine. 13 holidays; comprehensive, medical, dental, and vision coverage; long term disability insurance; life insurance; retirement plans; and possible relocation reimbursement (pre-approval required). For information regarding the National Health Service Corp (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program and other related programs, please visit and . If you are interested in joining a practice with unparalleled personal and professional advantages, then please submit your letter of interest and CV to Roya Rousta at MD.The San Francisco Bay Area is well known for its rich diversity of cultures. SCVH seeks candidates whose experiences have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious belief, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or preference, pregnancy, marital status, disability, medical condition, political belief, veterans’ status, organizational affiliation or association with any individual in any of these groups. SCVH is committed to inclusion for all of its patients, employees, and community.

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