Optometrist - Ophthalmology
Optometrist - Ophthalmology
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Job Description
Department:
SOM KC OphthalmologyOphthalmology FacultyPosition Title:
Optometrist OphthalmologyJob Family Group:
AcademicJob Description Summary:
The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an Optometrist to join our team! Faculty member will be expected to provide clinical teaching and research duties as their experience and interest allows. Faculty will also supervise medical students and residents in clinics as well as participate in the didactic teaching program. Candidates interested in research may be afforded protected time to complete clinical and bench research but all candidates will be encouraged to participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings in addition to their clinical and teaching duties.Tenure track appointments are fulltime with an initial probationary period of seven years. Criteria for promotion includes significant achievements in teaching research/scholarship and service. The award of tenure is based on potential for sustained contributions performing beyond expected duties and demonstrating leadership and innovation in activities that enhance the reputation of the University.
The Clinical Scholar Track is for fulltime faculty members who are heavily involved in clinical service education and related scholarship. This track has two career paths: ClinicianEducator concentrating on teaching and ClinicianInvestigator for concentrating on research/scholarship. Significant contributions in professional and academic service are required for both paths.
Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined:
Provide services as an Optometrist comprising of comprehensive clinics for all ages
Participate in the didactic teaching program including supervising medical students and residents
Participate in JayDoc clinics
Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with patients as monitored by the hospitals patient experience survey.
Serve on departmental committees and provide other service to the School of Medicine and the University as needed
Participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings as appropriate with academic track
Provide clinical and surgical services to the VA and/or other sites under Professional Services Agreement with The University of Kansas Health System
Required Qualifications
Education: Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an Accredited School of Optometry board eligible or board certified in Optometry
Work Experience: Licensed in the State of Kansas of eligible for licensure in Kansas experience in a clinical Pediatric Optometry practice
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
Experience with fitting and care coordination of medically necessary contact lenses. Managing postoperative care for specialty surgeons as needed.
Experience with academic background involving teaching with interest in clinical or basic research is preferred.
Experience in growing own research programs with the ability to obtain funding from public and private sources is desired.
Skills
Strong organizational skills
Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously and manage competing and shifting priorities
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health dental and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employerpaid life insurance longterm disability insurance and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off including vacation and sick begins accruing upon hire plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment and paid time off for bereavement jury duty military service and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs 457 or 403b) are available. Type: RegularTime Type:
Full time
Employment Type
Full-Time
