Academic Optometrist, Ophthalmology & Contact Lens Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is seeking a residency-trained Optometrist with experience in contact lens fitting and ocular disease to join the Ophthalmology department. The successful candidate will oversee an established clinical practice with direct patient care across two outpatient settings, including our Main Campus and suburban satellite location.

The role supports a 12-resident ophthalmology training program and requires maintaining high clinical and ethical standards,

Qualifications

• Must have completed an Optometry Residency with advanced training in Contact Lens Fitting and Ocular Disease.
• Current, full, unrestricted VA optometry license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in two outpatient settings (Main Campus and suburban satellite).
• Contribute to an established clinical practice within a 12-resident ophthalmology program.
• Assist with patient care and ancillary testing, maintaining high clinical and ethical standards.

Skills

Contact Lens Fitting

Ocular Disease

Clinical Practice

Education

Optometry Residency

Virginia Optometry License

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is seeking a residency-trained Optometrist with experience in contact lens fitting and ocular disease to join the Ophthalmology department. The successful candidate will oversee an established clinical practice with direct patient care across two outpatient settings, including our Main Campus and suburban satellite location.

The role supports a 12-resident ophthalmology training program and requires maintaining high clinical and ethical standards,