Optometrist - UHealth SoL Mia
Optometrist - UHealth SoL Mia
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The University of Miami UHealth SoL Mia opening September 2025 will bring highquality academic medicine to North Miami Aventura and surrounding communities.
Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties including NCIdesignated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute the number one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoL Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as topnotch care from UHealths nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs.
The University of Miami UHealth Department of Optometry at SoL Mia has an exciting opportunity for a full time Optometrist.
The Optometrist examines patients eyes to detect vision problems diseases and other abnormal conditions. Moreover the incumbent prescribes eyeglasses contact lenses and to treat eye disorders.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Tests interviews and examines patients having vision problems.
Utilizes optometric instruments and equipment to identify patients visual acuity amplitude of accommodation and refractive state and biocular coordination at far and near points.
Employs low vision aids such as telescopic and microscopic lenses for correction of subnormal vision.
Determines proper remedial alternatives and discusses and interprets findings with patients.
Refers patients with indications of possible pathological conditions to an Ophthalmologist.
Consults with an Ophthalmologist on more complex cases.
Calculates proper prescription employing applicable formulas.
Instructs resident ophthalmologists and paramedical personnel in the field of ophthalmic instrumentation and procedure.
Assists with the development and implementation of the optometry budget.
Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Doctor of Optometry (O.D.
Certification in relevant specialty or field
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings nights and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the Universitys core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealthUniversity of Miami Health System South Floridas only universitybased health system provides leadingedge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and subspecialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H16Employment Type
Full-Time
