Faculty Optometrist - Ophthalmology

Faculty Optometrist - Ophthalmology

Department: SOM KC Ophthalmology

Position Title: Faculty Optometrist - Ophthalmology

Job Family Group: Academic

Job Description

Summary:

The Faculty Optometrist in the Department of Ophthalmology provides clinical, teaching and research duties, as their experience and interest allows. This position also supervises medical students and residents in clinics and participates in the didactic teaching program. Faculty interested in research may be afforded protected time to complete clinical and bench research, and will be encouraged to participate in clinical research and scientific presentations at national/regional meetings in addition to their clinical and teaching duties.

• Provide services as an Optometrist, comprising 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 presentations at national/regional meetings as appropriate.
• Provide clinical and surgical services to the VA and/or other sites under the Professional Services Agreement with The University of Kansas Health System.

This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job and may change over time.

Education: Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an accredited School of Optometry.

• Licensed in the State of Kansas or eligible for licensure in Kansas.
• Board eligible or board certified in Optometry.

Work Experience:

• Experience with fitting and care coordination of medically necessary contact lenses and managing postoperative care for specialty surgeons.
• Academic background involving teaching with interest in clinical or basic research.
• Experience in developing own research programs and obtaining funding from public and private sources.

Skills:

• Organization
• Multitasking
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance, including health expense accounts and employer contributions. Additional benefits include employer‑paid life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, paid time off, vacation, sick leave, 10 paid holidays, discretionary day after six months, bereavement, jury duty, military service, parental leave after 12 months, and a retirement program with generous employer contribution. For details, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Employee Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

To learn more and apply online, visit  or search for position number JR009226 at  Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position; submissions via email or other platforms will not be reviewed.

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. /nondiscrimination