Optometrist

University of Minnesota Physicians; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Minnesota Physicians is hiring an Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care and consultations as part of the Department of Ophthalmology. The position includes clinical duties, participation in medical education, and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Generous flexible time off

Well-being program

CME, license, board certification, DEA allowances

Disability and malpractice insurance

Qualifications

• Graduate of O.D. degree program.
• Licensed or eligible for Minnesota Board of Optometry licensure.
• DPA/TPA Certification and DEA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive optometric care at multi sub-specialty ophthalmology clinics.
• Perform eye examinations, diagnosing ocular diseases and prescribing lenses.
• Participate in educational activities with students and residents.

Skills

Optometric care

Comprehensive eye examinations

Diagnosing ocular disease

Consultations regarding neuro-ophthalmic disorders

Educational activities

Education

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree

Job description

University of Minnesota Physicians seeks an Optometrist at 0.8 to 0.9 FTE (32 to 36 hours per week) who will provide comprehensive eye care and ophthalmic consultations as part of the University of Minnesota’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences. Department practice sites are located on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities medical campus, as well as several community-based satellite clinics. The successful applicant will hold the status of adjunct assistant professor within the University of Minnesota Medical School.

• Provide comprehensive optometric care as part of a multi sub-specialty ophthalmology clinic
• Perform comprehensive eye examinations, diagnosing ocular disease and refractive error, prescribe corrective lenses and provide treatment including therapeutic drugs
• Provide consultations regarding neuro-ophthalmic disorders or concerns
• Participate in educational activities including work with optometry and medical students, ophthalmology residents, lecturing at department events, and possible research collaborations
• Practice site on University of Minnesota campus, as well as community-based satellite clinics
• Fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (EPIC)
• Support staff including ophthalmic assistants and technicians
• Full array of imaging tools including: OCT, visual field, topography, autorefractor, ERG, anterior segment and fundus photography, B-scan
• No weekend or overnight call coverage is required

Qualifications:

• A qualified candidate will be a graduate of a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree program
• Candidate must be licensed or have the ability to obtain Minnesota Board of Optometry licensure
• DPA/TPA Certification
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain DEA certification
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with complex ocular and systemic disease and neuro-ophthalmic disorders
• Experience in urgent eye care

Benefits Highlights

We're proud to offer competitive compensation and a market-leading benefits package to support our employees and their families.

The full-time salary range is $120,000 - $156,000 commensurate with practice experience and may also include incentive compensation or additional specialty-specific compensation components. Salary prorated based on FTE.

Total compensation is enhanced by a robust benefits package that supports physical, mental, and financial well-being. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan.
• Generous flexible time off
• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
• Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.
• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Additional information on our benefits can be found here .

M Health and Clinical Partnerships

Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system. This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.

Community Information

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report . The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems , a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

At University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) , we are on a mission to deliver exceptional patient care, advance medicine through research, and train the next generation of health professionals.

M Physicians is the multi-specialty group practice for the University of Minnesota Medical School faculty clinicians, community-practice clinicians, advanced practice providers, and healthcare professionals. We serve the land grant mission of the University by providing high quality specialty and primary care, innovative and leading-edge cures and treatments, and access to the latest evidence-based care to patients across the state of Minnesota and beyond.

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