Pediatric Optometrist

University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a Pediatric Optometrist to join a well-established community practice at the Minnesota Lions Childrens Eye Clinic. University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a candidate who will deliver high quality optometric care to pediatric patient at various clinical sites throughout the metro.

Position Overview:

The Optometrist performs procedures using independent professional judgement in the practice of optometry and within the guidelines of the State of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians.

Qualifications:

Doctor of Optometry

Minnesota Optometric License

Minnesota Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug License

BLS (basic life support) certification or certification within orientation period

Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges

Experience performing pediatric eye exams routine eye care contact lens services and management duties

Experience in pediatric ocular disease management and interpreting advanced technology

Proficient in the use and interpretation of standard ophthalmic equipment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

May include hospital consults in addition to ambulatory clinic operations

Exceptional professional skills focusing on patient care and collaboration

Detail oriented and self-motivated

Education focused and a creative problem-solver

Exceptionally strong primary and specialty care referral base within the care system

Fully integrated EMR (EPIC)

A qualified candidate will be a graduate of a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree program

Candidate must be licensed or have the ability to obtain Minnesota Board of Optometry licensure

DPA/TPA Certification

Ability to obtain and/or maintain DEA certification

Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Detail oriented and self-motivated

Benefits Highlights

Were proud to offer competitive compensation and a market-leading benefits package to support our employees and their families.

The full-time salary range is $120000 - $150000 commensurate with practice experience and may also include incentive compensation or additional specialty-specific compensation components. Salary prorated based on FTE.

Total compensation is enhanced by a robust benefits package that supports physical mental and financial well-being. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan.
• Substantial 401K employer contribution
• Generous flexible time off
• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment peer coaching counseling and concierge services.
• Allowance for CME license board certification and DEA fees.
• Disability accident life and malpractice insurance.
• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Additional information on our benefits can be found here.

M Health and Clinical Partnerships

Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system. This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.

Our Partnerships

We are proud to partner with health systems across the region. Through these partnerships we carry out our mission to provide access to outstanding patient care to communities across the addition to our collaboration with Fairview Health Services M Physicians also has partnerships with Park Nicollet Regions Hospital North Memorial Hospital Childrens Minnesota Gillette Childrens Specialty Healthcare TRIA Orthopaedic Center and CentraCare Health.

Community Information

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. Youll find excellent school systems a robust economy an award-winning culinary scene museums of all types outstanding theaters and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes parks and some of the countrys best bike trails!

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University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries excellent benefits and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1200 physicians 300 advanced practice providers and 2200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.