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Baylor College of Medicine

Optometrist (Instructor)

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Join to apply for the Optometrist (Instructor) role at Baylor College of Medicine. Summary

The Optometrist is a medical provider who provides comprehensive vision and eye care services. The Optometrist evaluates patients to determine potential vision problems, eye disease or conditions and if the patient requires any subsequent care to address. They work closely with Ophthalmologists to provide a comprehensive eye care model to take care of all the patients’ needs. Responsibilities

Provide integrated, team-based primary eye care alongside ophthalmologists in the practice. Perform comprehensive eye exams, diagnose and manage common ocular conditions (such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eye), prescribe corrective lenses, and co-manage pre- and post-operative care. Collaborate with ophthalmologists to triage and manage patients efficiently, enable timely referrals of complex cases, and contribute to clinical education and research within the academic setting. Qualifications

Doctor of Optometry (OD). Current license as an Optometrist by the Texas Optometry Board. Fellowship training is preferred. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Health Care Provider Industries

Higher Education For context, this posting references related Optometry roles in the Houston, TX area.

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