Physician - Optometrist in Ophthalmology #2 (Cleveland)

CMC_Operations; Cleveland (OH); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University Hospitals Eye Institute in Cleveland is seeking a Staff Optometrist/Clinical Instructor to join the Division of Optometry. The role includes clinical practice, teaching responsibilities, and potential research involvement at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and satellite clinics.

The candidate must be a graduate of a US-accredited School of Optometry, have passed NBEO parts, and hold/maintain full Ohio optometry licensure.

Qualifications

• Excellent clinical skills are required.
• Ability to teach and participate in research.

Responsabilités

• Provide clinical optometry services at UH Eye Institute and affiliated satellites.
• Engage in didactic teaching and potential clinical research.
• Maintain high clinical and ethical standards and collaborate across staff disciplines.

Description du poste

Job Description - Physician - Optometrist in Ophthalmology #2 (Cleveland) (250009Q3)

Physician - Optometrist in Ophthalmology #2 (Cleveland) - ( 250009Q3 )

University Hospitals/ Case Western Reserve University

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

University Hospitals Eye Institute

Division of Optometry

Cleveland, OH

Staff Optometrist/Clinical Instructor - Ophthalmology – Division of Optometry

The University Hospitals Eye Institute and the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at University Hospitals/ Case Western Reserve University brings together world-renowned ophthalmologists, optometrists, and leading research scientists to prevent, treat, and cure the most prevalent and devastating diseases of the eye- all while training the next generation of ophthalmologic and optometric experts. Our mission is to provide world class care and improve the health for all the communities we are privileged to serve – To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.

The UH Eye Institute and the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is seeking an academically-oriented optometrist to join our Division of Optometry. An academic appointment is available and starting rank is commensurate with experience.

The position entails clinical activity, both clinical and didactic teaching, and likely participation in clinical research at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and 3-4 satellite clinics. Excellent clinical skills are required. The division is a very active site for federally and industry sponsored research, and opportunities exist to participate in research.

In 2024, we recruited our first pediatric optometry resident and 2026 anticipate recruiting our first adult optometry resident. The department has a longstanding optometric externship program with The Ohio State University, Western University of the Health Sciences,Indiana University, Salus University and the New England College of Optometry. Additionally, the department supports three fellowship positions (pediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma, and retina), and an 18 resident ophthalmology training program.

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.

The candidate must be a graduate of a United States accredited School of Optometry and have passed all parts of the NBEO exam. The candidate must also possess/maintain a current, full and unrestricted license to practice optometry in the State of Ohio..