New River Community College
Optometrist - Ophthalmology
New River Community College, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
Optometrist - Ophthalmology
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.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Provide services as an Optometrist, comprising 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
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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 or eligible for licensure in Kansas
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.
Visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html for more details.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Application Instructions To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Optometrist---Ophthalmology_JR008466 or search for position number JR008466 at https://careers.kumc.edu/. Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or through other websites will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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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.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Provide services as an Optometrist, comprising 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
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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 or eligible for licensure in Kansas
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.
Visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html for more details.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Application Instructions To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Optometrist---Ophthalmology_JR008466 or search for position number JR008466 at https://careers.kumc.edu/. Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or through other websites will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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