Optometrist: Glaucoma Care & Education Leader

Comunidade Metodista; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks an Optometrist to provide high-quality eye care as part of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. You will collaborate with general and specialty ophthalmologists, educate patients and families, and mentor residents in a patient-family centered setting.

The role emphasizes glaucoma care (40%) and ongoing professional development within a leading academic health system.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited optometry school is required.
• a one-year residency in post-optometry study is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences to provide quality care as an independent health care provider with a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver compassionate care in a 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 40% focused on seeing glaucoma patients.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education/mentoring

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD) Degree

one-year residency (preferred)

Job description

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks an Optometrist to provide high-quality eye care as part of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. You will collaborate with general and specialty ophthalmologists, educate patients and families, and mentor residents in a patient-family centered setting.

The role emphasizes glaucoma care (40%) and ongoing professional development within a leading academic health system.