PS Clinical Optometrist

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health seeks an Optometrist to provide clinical services to patients at Parkway Health Center in Orem, Utah, aligned with scope of practice and quality standards.

They report to the Medical Director of Vision Services and must comply with University policies. Responsibilities include eye exams, vision tests, diagnosing eye conditions, prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses, and providing education. On-call coverage may be required; teaching opportunities exist.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Optometry required.
• Valid Utah medical license required.
• DEA registration active.
• Must meet Medicare/Medicaid participation qualifications.
• Malpractice liability coverage required.

Responsibilities

• Perform eye exams.
• Order vision screening tests.
• Diagnose and manage eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
• Prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• Provide patient education and participate in administrative duties.
• On-call night, weekend and holiday coverage as needed.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Patient care

Communication skills

Bilingual

Education

Doctorate of Optometry

Job description

Job Summary

Optometrist will provide clinical services to University of Utah Health patients in a manner consistent with the scope of practice and quality of care standards applicable to Optometrist’s training and specialty.

The position reports to the Medical Director of Vision Services and Department Administrative Director. As an employee of the University of Utah Health, Optometrist will be required to:

• Comply with all applicable policies, procedures, practices, requirements and standards of the University of Utah and the Community Clinics;
• Comply with all directives of the Medical Director relating to Optometrist’s employment;
• Comply with all applicable laws and canons of professional ethics;
• Comply with all other requirements of the standard employment agreement.

The location for this position is Parkway Health Center in Orem, Utah.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care:

Optometrist will have full responsibility and authority over the medical functions of their practice, such as engaging in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, defects or injuries and recommending or prescribing treatments for the relief or cure of physical, mental or functional ailments or defects.

Optometrist agrees to provide all information and to execute any documents necessary to affect their participation as a Medicare and Medicaid participating physician and as a participating provider under such managed care contracts and other federal programs and any successors to existing programs, as University may reasonably deem advisable.

Call Coverage.

Optometrist must take night, weekend and holiday call, as determined by the Medical Director according to the needs determined by the clinical practice location and/or specialty. Documentation of on call messages is a requirement of the position.

Administrative Duties:

Optometrist must perform and/or participate in any administrative duties, training programs, meetings, and other requirements which may be ancillary to the providing of clinical care, as necessary to perform Optometrist’s professional functions.

Education:

Optometrist must agree, when appropriate, to teach medical students and other professional students and complete all documents required for student rotations.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Perform eye exams
2. Orders appropriate vision screening tests
3. Treat conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism
4. Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses
5. Provide low-vision aids and vision therapy
6. Diagnose eye conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and conjunctivitis
7. Prescribe medications for certain eye conditions (in some states)

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate of Optometry
• Optometrist must hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Utah
• Optometrist must have and maintain U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency number without any suspension, diminution or revocation
• Optometrist must meet all the qualifications to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs or any similar government‑funded health care program or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)
• Optometrist must maintain a practice of medicine consistent with recognized standards of medical care and perform all activities in accordance with those standards
• Optometrist shall meet all qualifications required to obtain professional malpractice liability coverage

Preferences

Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred.

Additional Requirements

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Veterans’ Preference

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.

EEO Statement

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu