Physician-Optometry

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Tail coverage

Paid time off

Continuing education

Benefits package

401k match

Job summary

Banner Health's Banner University Medical Group in Tucson invites optometrists specializing in comprehensive, contact lens, or pediatric care to join a growing academic department.

The role includes clinical sessions in Tucson, teaching residents, and opportunities for clinical research, with a faculty appointment at the University of Arizona-Tucson College of Medicine.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive Optometry training or experience.
• Doctorate degree program in Optometry from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure by the Arizona State Board of Optometry.
• For a position with Contact lens or Pediatric Focus, corresponding Residency training.

Skills

Comprehensive Optometry

Clinical teaching

Research interest

Licensure eligibility

Education

Doctorate in Optometry

Residency training

Licensure by AZ State Board

Job description

The Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science at the University of Arizona-Tucson and Banner University Medical Group is actively seeking one or more Comprehensive, Contact Lens or Pediatric Optometrists to join our growing Department.

Position Detail:

The selected individual(s) will have a focus on specialty contact lenses, or pediatrics or comprehensive eye care, depending on training and experience. Clinical services are provided at the Banner University Medicine Ophthalmology Clinic in Tucson, with 9 half-daily clinical sessions per week. Our ophthalmology residency program has 4 residents per year and an enthusiastic commitment to teaching is desired. The preferred candidate(s) will also possess an interest in clinical research.

The position will have an academic faculty appointment with the University of Arizona-Tucson - College of Medicine at a rank consistent with the candidates credentials.

Minimum Requirements:

• Comprehensive Optometry training or experience
• Doctorate degree program in Optometry from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure by the Arizona State Board of Optometry
• For a position with Contact lens or Pediatric Focus, corresponding Residency training

Compensation Highlights:"

• Attractive salary plus incentives
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid continuing education
• Excellent benefit package options that provide security for you and your family
• Retirement package of 401(k) with matching and457(b)deferred compensation plan

Our Community:

Tucson is the bustling, vibrant community nestled in the blooming Sonoran Desert. Vibrant culture, entertainment, and a thriving food scene with an attractive cost of living to live, work, and play throughout 350+ days of year-round sunshine!

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of culture and community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO Employer. POS15588 Physician-Optometry