Optometrist - Frederick

Johns Hopkins University; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading eye care institute as an optometrist in Frederick, MD, where you will provide comprehensive ocular evaluations in a supportive environment. This role offers the chance to work with a multidisciplinary team and engage in diverse cases, including diabetic eye exams and co-management with specialists. Enjoy a flexible schedule with no weekends or evenings, alongside a generous benefits package that includes health insurance and tuition remission. This position not only allows you to build your dream practice but also provides opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a prestigious institution. Embrace this exciting opportunity to make a difference in patient care!

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

403B contribution

Wellness offerings

Tuition remission

Community discounts

Designated faculty mentor

Opportunities for continuing education

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience or completion of accredited optometry residency.
• Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary ocular evaluations for patients at outpatient clinic.
• Conduct diabetic eye examinations and triage urgent vision concerns.

Skills

Ocular evaluations

Diabetic eye examinations

Co-management with subspecialists

Interest in ocular disease

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry

Tools

Epic EMR system

Job description

Department/Program: Department of Ophthalmology

The Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is seeking an optometrist to join the Wilmer Eye Institute's comprehensive eye care division. This individual will work independently to provide primary ocular evaluations for patients at Wilmer Eye Institute's outpatient clinic location in Frederick, MD.

• Our Frederick location provides subspecialty care including neuro-ophthalmology, glaucoma, pediatrics, cornea and medical retina in addition to comprehensive eye care. Onsite referral/ consultation/ collaboration is available.
• Common encounters include diabetic eye examinations; evaluation of dry eye disease, cataracts, and glaucoma; Plaquenil screenings; co-management with subspecialists including post-operative care; and triage of urgent eye or vision concerns. Interest in ocular disease, dry eye and/or specialty contact lenses is desired but not mandatory.
• Wilmer Frederick is located in one of the fastest growing counties in Maryland. Only 1 hour away from Baltimore and Washington, DC. Frederick offers great school districts, a vibrant and historical downtown area with shops and restaurants and convenient access to outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and boating.

- Benefits of joining Wilmer Eye Institute's comprehensive care team in Frederick, MD include:

• Flexible template scheduling allows you to build your dream practice with no weekends or evenings.
• Compensation includes guaranteed base salary and bonus pay commensurate with productivity and optical referrals.
• Generous benefits package including health insurance, 403B contribution, wellness offerings, family care programs, community discounts, and tuition remission.
• Epic EMR system allowing collaborative care among the Johns Hopkins multidisciplinary health care team.
• Designated faculty mentor to guide academic pursuits and professional growth.
• Opportunities to participate in departmental and educational activities including continuing education courses, team meetings, and professional development activities.

Qualifications

Experience

- Minimum of one (1) year of experience or successful completion of accredited optometry residency program.

Education

- Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry required.

Application Instructions

Please submit application materials via the "Apply Now" link.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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