Comprehensive Optometrist - Urgent Eye Care & Teaching

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 151,671 - 200,133; Full time

Job summary

The Comprehensive Optometrist at UC San Diego provides primary eye care, including full eye exams, problem-focused visits, contact lens fittings, and urgent eye care, with collaboration across the ophthalmology department.

The role includes teaching and research, travel to satellite clinics as needed, and the ability to work evenings or Saturdays. A California optometry license and residency training are required, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate findings of examination to patients.
• Requires strong communication and presentation skills.
• Position must be able to work with diverse client group.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative manner with staff, faculty, and healthcare community.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary eye care including comprehensive eye examinations and contact lens fittings.
• Triages acute eye-related issues and provides urgent eye care.
• Collaborates with ophthalmology department specialists.
• Participates in teaching and research.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree in optometry

Optometry residency training

Licensure by the California State Board of Optometry

Tools

EMR system proficiency

Job description

The Comprehensive Optometrist at UC San Diego provides primary eye care, including full eye exams, problem-focused visits, contact lens fittings, and urgent eye care, with collaboration across the ophthalmology department.

The role includes teaching and research, travel to satellite clinics as needed, and the ability to work evenings or Saturdays. A California optometry license and residency training are required, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.