Optometrist - Collaborative Eye Care & Urgent Cases

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

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.