Optometrist- Glaucoma Specialist

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Additional Job Description: West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences seek an Optometrist specializing in Glaucoma qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV. Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the areas of Optometry with specialty focus in glaucoma. The Optometrist will also be working within a team-based care model. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows. Qualifications: Applicants must have a Doctor of Optometry or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain a state optometry license. A fellowship in Glaucoma is preferred. Candidates must be board certified/eligible. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment. At the WVU Eye Institute, you will treat a diverse population of pediatric and adult strabismus patients and have exposure to clinically challenging cases. Our state-of-the-art facility houses all subspecialties of ophthalmology as well as an active research program. This University-based practice is rapidly expanding with a vast patient population offering the opportunity to be busy quickly. Highly competitive compensation and benefit package is available. Located in the WVU Eye Institute, our state-of-the-art facility occupies a prominent location on the medical campus. The faculty served over 40,000 patient visits and performed 2,257 surgical procedures last year. The Eye Institute contains 43 examination rooms, in addition to testing and procedure rooms, a minor surgery room, an affiliated optical shop, four basic science labs, a dedicated ophthalmological surgery simulation lab, administrative and conference space, and a wellness center. The Eye Institute is the largest comprehensive ophthalmology department in the state. The nationally recognized Vision Research Center has made profound contributions toward advancing vision science and has collaborative partnerships with other WVU Departments and research institutions to build vision-related research. The research program currently is in receipt of four R01 grants and one R21 grant from the National Eye Institute (NEI). The clinical research section is involved in innovative clinic trials with the support from the NEI to find better ways of treating eye disease and preventing blindness. The department also has an active glaucoma research endeavor in St. Lucia along with other international research efforts in development. The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia's largest health system and the state's largest employer. The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as cancer, heart and vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia's first and only multi-organ transplant center and opened a new, 150-bed Children's Hospital in September 2022. Today, the WVU Health System has more than 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees. Anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes more than 20 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region that includes West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org. Morgantown, West Virginia is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities. Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit: WVU Eye Institute and apply online at www.wvumedicine.org/morgantowncareers . For additional questions, please contact Megan Core at megan.core@wvumedicine.org . West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: UHA University Health Associates Cost Center: 8140 WVUH Ophthalmology Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia #J-18808-Ljbffr