Optometrist |Ophthalmology | SOM | M89833

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is seeking a residency-trained Optometrist with experience in contact lens fitting and ocular disease to join the Ophthalmology department. The successful candidate will oversee an established clinical practice with direct patient care across two outpatient settings, including our Main Campus and suburban satellite location.

The role supports a 12-resident ophthalmology training program and requires maintaining high clinical and ethical standards,

Qualifications

• Must have completed an Optometry Residency with advanced training in Contact Lens Fitting and Ocular Disease.
• Current, full, unrestricted VA optometry license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in two outpatient settings (Main Campus and suburban satellite).
• Contribute to an established clinical practice within a 12-resident ophthalmology program.
• Assist with patient care and ancillary testing, maintaining high clinical and ethical standards.

Skills

Contact Lens Fitting

Ocular Disease

Clinical Practice

Education

Optometry Residency

Virginia Optometry License

Job description

Advertising Summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit

School Of Medicine MBU

Department

Ophthalmology

Department Summary

The Department of Ophthalmology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center is seeking a residency-trained Optometrist with experience in contact lens fitting and ocular disease. As a member of our faculty, the successful candidate will be responsible for an established clinical practice with direct patient care in two outpatient settings including our Main Campus and our suburban satellite location. Our department supports a 12 resident ophthalmology training program with a full 5 year ACGME Accreditation.

The successful candidate must maintain high clinical and ethical standards that will be carried into decision-making processes, adhere to compliance measures, establish and promote an atmosphere of unity through collaborative practice and effective communication between all staff disciplines, and foster a high level of patient and staff satisfaction. Residents and certified ophthalmic medical technicians assist with patient care and ancillary testing.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must have completed an Optometry Residency, with advanced training in Contact Lens Fitting and Ocular Disease.
• Candidate must also possess/maintain a current, full and unrestricted license to practice optometry in the State of Virginia.

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

ORP Eligible

No

Flexible Work Arrangement

Other

Rank

Open

Restricted

No

Tenure

Ineligible

Months

12 months

Contact Information

Contact Name: Brenda Ayala
Contact Email: [e-mail]