University of Kansas Medical Center
Optometrist - Ophthalmology
University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
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University of Kansas Medical Center 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 JayDoc 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
Required Qualifications
Education : Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an Accredited School of Optometry, board eligible or board certified in Optometry
Work Experience : Licensed in the State of Kansas of eligible for licensure in Kansas, experience in a clinical Pediatric Optometry practice
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience :
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.
Skills
Strong organizational skills, Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, and manage competing and shifting priorities
Required Documents
Resume/CV Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Optometrist - Ophthalmology
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University of Kansas Medical Center 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Optometrist - Ophthalmology
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University of Kansas Medical Center 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 JayDoc 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
Required Qualifications
Education : Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an Accredited School of Optometry, board eligible or board certified in Optometry
Work Experience : Licensed in the State of Kansas of eligible for licensure in Kansas, experience in a clinical Pediatric Optometry practice
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience :
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.
Skills
Strong organizational skills, Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, and manage competing and shifting priorities
Required Documents
Resume/CV Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Health Care Provider Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at University of Kansas Medical Center by 2x Get notified about new Optometrist jobs in
Kansas City, KS . Medical Optometrist - Leawood, KS (Full or Part-time)
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Kansas City, MO $78,000.00-$234,000.00 1 month ago Sublease Associate Optometrist ( Mission, KS) Target Optical
Overland Park, KS $17.00-$25.00 2 weeks ago Optometrist-Kansas City, MO-Target Optical
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