Optometrist - Ophthalmology

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Job 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.

Department

SOM KC Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology Faculty

Position Title

Optometrist - Ophthalmology

Job Family Group

Academic



Job 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 full-time 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 full-time faculty members who are heavily involved in clinical service, education, and related scholarship. This track has two career paths:
Clinician-Educator concentrating on teaching and Clinician-Investigator 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 Jay Doc clinics
• Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with patients as monitored by the hospital's 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

• Experience with fitting and care coordination of medically necessary contact lenses. Managing post-operative 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.

• Strong organizational skills,
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, and manage competing and shifting priorities

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter