Optometrist - Ophthalmology

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 78,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Optometrist to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing clinical, teaching, and research duties while supervising medical students and residents. Candidates will have the opportunity to engage in clinical research and present at national and regional meetings. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one, along with a generous retirement program. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Program

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry Degree from an accredited school required.
• Experience in clinical Pediatric Optometry practice is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive optometry services for all ages.
• Supervise medical students and residents in clinics.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Clinical Pediatric Optometry

Research Skills

Teaching Skills

Education

Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD)

Job description

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Job Description Summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an Optometrist to join our team! Faculty member will be expected to provide clinical, teaching and research duties, as their experience and interest allows. Faculty will also supervise medical students and residents in clinics as well as participate in the didactic teaching program. Candidates interested in research may be afforded protected time to complete clinical and bench research, but all candidates will be encouraged to participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings in addition to their clinical and teaching duties.

Department

SOM KC Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology Faculty

Position Title

Optometrist - Ophthalmology

Job Family Group

Academic

Job Description Summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an Optometrist to join our team! Faculty member will be expected to provide clinical, teaching and research duties, as their experience and interest allows. Faculty will also supervise medical students and residents in clinics as well as participate in the didactic teaching program. Candidates interested in research may be afforded protected time to complete clinical and bench research, but all candidates will be encouraged to participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings in addition to their clinical and teaching duties.

Tenure track appointments are full-time with an initial probationary period of seven years. Criteria for promotion includes significant achievements in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. The award of tenure is based on potential for sustained contributions, performing beyond expected duties, and demonstrating leadership and innovation in activities that enhance the reputation of the University.

The Clinical Scholar Track is for full-time faculty members who are heavily involved in clinical service, education, and related scholarship. This track has two career paths: Clinician-Educator concentrating on teaching and Clinician-Investigator for concentrating on research/scholarship. Significant contributions in professional and academic service are required for both paths.

Job Description

Job Duties Outlined:

• Provide services as an Optometrist, comprising of comprehensive clinics for all ages
• Participate in the didactic teaching program including supervising medical students and residents
• Participate in JayDoc clinics
• Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with patients as monitored by the hospital's patient experience survey.
• Serve on departmental committees and provide other service to the School of Medicine and the University as needed
• Participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings as appropriate with academic track
• Provide clinical and surgical services to the VA and/or other sites under Professional Services Agreement with The University of Kansas Health System
  
  

Required Qualifications

Education: Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an Accredited School of Optometry, board eligible or board certified in Optometry

Work Experience: Licensed in the State of Kansas of eligible for licensure in Kansas, experience in a clinical Pediatric Optometry practice

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Experience with fitting and care coordination of medically necessary contact lenses. Managing post-operative care for specialty surgeons as needed.
• Experience with academic background involving teaching with interest in clinical or basic research is preferred.
• Experience in growing own research programs with the ability to obtain funding from public and private sources is desired.
  
  

Skills

• Strong organizational skills,
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, and manage competing and shifting priorities
  
  

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
  
  

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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