Optometrist

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks an Optometrist to join the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences to provide high-quality eye care as an independent clinician while collaborating with general and specialty ophthalmologists.

The role includes educating patients and families, planning learning opportunities for residents and staff, and managing dry eye and corneal disease within a compassionate, patient-family centered environment during standard weekday hours.

Qualifications

• OD required from an accredited Optometry School.
• Completion of a one-year residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care as an independent health care provider within a multidisciplinary ophthalmology team.
• Educate patients and families on wellness, prevention and treatment plans.
• Plan and create learning opportunities for residents and technical staff.
• See patients with dry eye, corneal disease and urgent cases.

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree

Residency in post-optometry school

Job description

Work Schedule:

Schedule will be the same each week. Hours will fall between Monday- Friday, business hours.

Pay:

UW Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Work experience that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay.

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We are seeking an Optometrist to:

• Join the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences to provide quality care as an independent health care provider while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including general and specialty ophthalmologists.
• Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.
• Plan and create learning opportunities for technical staff and residents.
• Educate patients and families on wellness, prevention and treatment plans.
• This position will be seeing dry eye, corneal disease, and urgent patients

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) Degree from an accredited Optometry School Required
• Completion of a one-year residency in post-optometry school study Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years post graduate clinical experience OR completion of a residency program Required
• 7 years of relevant clinical experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• State of Wisconsin Optometry Licensure Upon Hire Required
• CPR certification Upon Hire Required

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