Physician - Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Comprehensive Optometrist Dry

Overview

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center invites applications for a Comprehensive Optometrist with a focus on dry eye in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

• Provide comprehensive eye care for adult patients, including annual exams, ocular disease management, refractions, and same-day emergency care.
• Diagnose and treat dry eye disease using advanced therapies.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance dry eye services.
• Support the academic mission: teach, which may include clinical or didactic teaching for medical students, residents, fellows, undergraduate and graduate students, and post-doctoral scholars.
• Perform clinical duties at OSUWMC facilities and other assigned sites; participate in divisional, departmental, and college committees and professional organizations.

• Graduate of a United States accredited School of Optometry.
• Passed all parts of the NBEO exam.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice optometry in the State of Ohio.
• Completed a residency in ocular disease or comprehensive care.

• Experience in managing dry eye disease.
• Training or certification in Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy and other advanced dry eye treatments is desirable.

Submit your cover letter and Curriculum Vitae. For inquiries and nominations, please contact Tyler Smith, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, th.

Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) focus on the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching and/or research; tenure is typically not applicable. Tenure-track and research faculty have different career focuses and terms as described by the university policies.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. Columbus, Ohio – located in Ohio's capital city, offering a range of housing, cultural, and educational opportunities.