Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry Job in Pittsburgh, PA

UPMC Southwestern PA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh seeks an optometrist to provide high-quality patient care with a focus on specialty contact lenses. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to teaching, excellent communication skills, and a desire to contribute to optometric knowledge advancement.

Qualifications

• Residency training preferred but not required with 3+ years of experience.
• Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical care focused on specialty contact lenses.
• Collaborate with cornea specialists on complex cases.
• Triaging patients effectively for optimal care delivery.

Skills

Communication

Team-oriented mindset

Eagerness to grow

Education

Optometry degree

Job description

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking an optometrist to join our department to provide top quality patient care with a clinical emphasis in specialty contact lenses including specialty soft, rigid gas permeable, hybrid, scleral, Pentacam CSP, EyePrint Prothetics and cosmetic contact lenses. Residency training strongly preferred but not required if the optometrist has 3+ years of experience in specialty contact lens fitting.

Key Qualities We're Looking For

• Eagerness to grow professionally and stay current in the field
• Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students, residents, and staff
• Excellent communication skills and respectful, team-oriented mindset

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical care with a strong emphasis on specialty contact lens fittings in a high-volume medical setting
• Collaborate closely with ophthalmology colleagues, particularly cornea specialists, in managing complex corneal disease
• Accurately and efficiently triage patients to ensure optimal care delivery ? Promote the role and value of optometry within both the public and inter-professional communities
• Contribute to the advancement of optometric knowledge through scholarly activity
• Build and maintain a strong professional identity and leadership presence in the field ?
• Establish a reputation for excellence in clinical teaching and interprofessional collaboration

We welcome candidates who are enthusiastic about making a meaningful impact on patient care, education, and the future of optometry. At the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Department of Ophthalmology, we're dedicated to advancing the field of eye care through exceptional training, groundbreaking research, and worldclass clinical care. Each year, we welcome six ophthalmology residents as well as fellows in every ophthalmic subspecialty. We also offer optometric residency programs in Ocular Disease and Low Vision Rehabilitation, and host fourth-year optometry externs for advanced hospital rotations and specialty contact lens training.

Our distinguished team includes 60 clinical faculty and 35 research scientists, working together to push the boundaries of what is possible in vision science. As part of the highly ranked University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the nationally recognized UPMC health system, our department thrives within one of the country's top academic medical centers, ranking number 5 in National Institutes of Health funding for departments of ophthalmology.

In May 2023, we opened the doors to our new 410,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Vision Institute_designed to accelerate innovation, collaboration, and the future of vision care. Join us in shaping what's next.

UPMC's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. UPMC is committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives to support a diverse workforce.