Optometrist, College of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology
1 month ago
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors >
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.
Job OverviewAs one of the oldest medical schools in the country, UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients.
The department of Ophthalmology is seeking an experienced Optometrist to provide comprehensive, continuous, and personalized patient care including diagnosis, treatments and consultations in an outpatient clinical setting. This role will involve the equivalent of nine-half day clinic sessions per week in our clinical locations. There is no expectation of night call. Strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills are important to this role as much of the time is spent working directly with patients and other medical team members. The Department of Ophthalmology collaborates to provide the full spectrum of ophthalmic care to our patients, and a significant focus is to develop the education, knowledge and expertise of all our providers to provide the highest level of care to our patient population.
Essential Functions- Manage patients with both acute and chronic vision needs.
- Perform appropriate history and physical for acute and chronically ill patients with eye disease.
- Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests.
- Evaluate, diagnose and provide treatment for routine and complex ophthalmological conditions, including refractive conditions, binocular functions, ocular diseases and conditions, and ocular complications of systemic diseases
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
- Monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
- Maintain accurate medical records.
- Collaborate with other providers and members of the health care team in delivery of care and make appropriate referrals when needed.
- Educate patients and families about medical conditions and treatment plans.
- Facilitate staff, patient, and family decision making using evidence-based practice
- Participate in clinical research and development projects.
- Participate in education of optometry residents and medical students.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
- Master's of Science Degree in Vision Science.
- Current/valid OD license to practice with prescriptive authority in the state of Ohio prior to start.
- Completion of accredited Optometry residency program.
- Board certified or Board eligible for ABCO or ABCMO certification.
A minimum of one (1) year work experience as Optometrist.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at .
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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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