Faculty Optometrist - Ophthalmology

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Faculty Optometrist in Ophthalmology to join the SOM KC Ophthalmology team. The role combines patient care across comprehensive clinics, teaching medical students and residents, and potential involvement in clinical research within an academic setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Doctor of Optometry, are licensed or eligible in Kansas, and bring a passion for teaching and collaborative care in a university hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Kansas or eligible for licensure.
• Board eligible or board certified in Optometry.
• Teaching and research experience are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide optometry services including comprehensive clinics for all ages.
• Participate in didactic teaching and supervise medical students and residents.
• Participate in JayDoc clinics.
• Maintain professional, patient-centered relationships as measured by patient experience surveys.
• Serve on departmental committees and contribute to School of Medicine and University service.
• Engage in clinical research and present findings at national/regional meetings.
• Provide clinical services to the VA and other sites under Professional Services Agreement with KU Health System.

Skills

Organization

Multitasking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

OD degree (Doctor of Optometry)

Job description

Department:

SOM KC Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology Faculty

Position Title:

Faculty Optometrist - Ophthalmology

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

The Faculty Optometrist in the Department of Ophthalmology provides clinical, teaching and research duties, as their experience and interest allows. This position also supervises medical students and residents in clinics as well as participates in the didactic teaching program. Faculty interested in research may be afforded protected time to complete clinical and bench research, but will be encouraged to participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings in addition to their clinical and teaching duties.

Job Description:

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide services as an Optometrist, comprising of comprehensive clinics for all ages.

• Participate in the didactic teaching program including supervising medical students and residents.

• Participate in JayDoc clinics.

• Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with patients as monitored by the hospital’s patient experience survey.

• Serve on departmental committees and provide other service to the School of Medicine and the University as needed.

• Participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings as appropriate with academic track.

• Provide clinical and surgical services to the VA and/or other sites under Professional Services Agreement with The University of Kansas Health System.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education : Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an Accredited School of Optometry.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Licensed in the State of Kansas of eligible for licensure in Kansas.

• Board eligible or board certified in Optometry.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience :

• Experience with fitting and care coordination of medically necessary contact lenses. Managing post-operative care for specialty surgeons.

• Experience with academic background involving teaching with interest in clinical or basic research.

• Experience in growing own research programs with the ability to obtain funding from public and private sources.

Skills

• Organization

• Multitasking

• Communication

• Interpersonal skills

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time