Academic Optometrist - Eye Institute & Research

WVU Medicine; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine’s Ophthalmology Department in Wheeling, West Virginia seeks a board-certified optometrist to join our expanding team within a nationally recognized academic medical center.

You will provide comprehensive eye care to a diverse patient population, including glaucoma management, refractive assessments, and specialized ocular care in a high-volume setting. This role offers teaching opportunities, mentorship, and collaborative practice with ophthalmology faculty.

Qualifications

• Board-certified optometrist with licensure.
• Experience in a high-volume ophthalmology setting.
• Ability to diagnose and manage glaucoma and ocular disease.
• Interest in teaching and mentorship in an academic center.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, manage, and treat glaucoma, ocular disease, refractive errors, and other complex conditions.
• Provide comprehensive optometry care to pediatric and adult patients in a high-volume subspecialty environment.
• Collaborate with ophthalmology faculty and residents; participate in teaching and mentorship.

Skills

Board-certified Optometrist

Job description

WVU Medicine’s Ophthalmology Department in Wheeling, West Virginia seeks a board-certified optometrist to join our expanding team within a nationally recognized academic medical center.

You will provide comprehensive eye care to a diverse patient population, including glaucoma management, refractive assessments, and specialized ocular care in a high-volume setting. This role offers teaching opportunities, mentorship, and collaborative practice with ophthalmology faculty.