Optometrist |Ophthalmology | SOM | M89833

Job no: SOM_M89833
Position type: Clinical Faculty, MCVP
Location: MCV Main Campus
Division/Equivalent: SVP Health Sciences
School/Unit: SVP Health Sciences SML
Department/Office: School Of Medicine MBU
Categories: Faculty

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Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Ophthalmology

Department Summary:

The Department of Ophthalmology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center is seeking a residency-trained Optometrist with experience in contact lens fitting and ocular disease. As a member of our faculty, the successful candidate will be responsible for an established clinical practice with direct patient care in two outpatient settings including our Main Campus and our suburban satellite location. Our department supports a 12 resident ophthalmology training program with a full 5 year ACGME Accreditation.
 
The successful candidate must maintain high clinical and ethical standards that will be carried into decision-making processes, adhere to compliance measures, establish and promote an atmosphere of unity through collaborative practice and effective communication between all staff disciplines, and foster a high level of patient and staff satisfaction. Residents and certified ophthalmic medical technicians assist with patient care and ancillary testing.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Candidate must have completed an Optometry Residency, with advanced training in Contact Lens Fitting and Ocular Disease.
  • Candidate must also possess/maintain a current, full and unrestricted license to practice optometry in the State of Virginia.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Other

Rank: Open

Restricted: No

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 12 months

Contact Name: Brenda Ayala
Contact Email: brenda.ayala@vcuhealth.org

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