UMSL Optometry
Optometrist Faculty KU Eye Center
UMSL Optometry, Jefferson City, Missouri, United States, 65109
The Department of Ophthalmology at The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join our growing team. This faculty position offers a balanced blend of clinical care, teaching, and research, with opportunities tailored to the candidate’s background, interests, and academic goals.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive optometric care for patients of all ages and will play an active role in the department’s educational mission. Responsibilities include supervising and teaching medical students and residents in both clinical and didactic settings. Involvement in community outreach, including participation in JayDoc clinics, is also expected.
Faculty members are encouraged to maintain a strong commitment to patient-centered care and uphold professional standards, as reflected in patient experience outcomes. Additional responsibilities include service on departmental and institutional committees, as well as participation in academic and administrative activities within the School of Medicine. Engagement in clinical research and scientific presentations at regional and national conferences is strongly supported. Clinical service may also extend to the VA Medical Center and other affiliated clinical sites through existing health system partnerships.
Required Qualifications
Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an Accredited School of Optometry
Board certification or eligibility in Optometry
Eligibility for medical licensure in Kansas
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with fitting and care coordination of medically necessary contact lenses
Managing post-operative care for specialty surgeons as needed
Academic experience with a strong interest in teaching and research
Proven ability to develop and grow independent research programs, including securing funding from public and private sources
Benefits and compensation
Generous retirement contribution
Relocation assistance
Health, dental, vision insurance
CME allowance
LTD/STD and Life insurance
Professional liability insurance
The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, Kansas City Mavericks, and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visitwww.thinkkc.comfor more information about Kansas City.
For more information, please submit CV and letter of interest to:
Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter
DDeskin@kumc.edu
(913) 951-7748
We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.
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The successful candidate will provide comprehensive optometric care for patients of all ages and will play an active role in the department’s educational mission. Responsibilities include supervising and teaching medical students and residents in both clinical and didactic settings. Involvement in community outreach, including participation in JayDoc clinics, is also expected.
Faculty members are encouraged to maintain a strong commitment to patient-centered care and uphold professional standards, as reflected in patient experience outcomes. Additional responsibilities include service on departmental and institutional committees, as well as participation in academic and administrative activities within the School of Medicine. Engagement in clinical research and scientific presentations at regional and national conferences is strongly supported. Clinical service may also extend to the VA Medical Center and other affiliated clinical sites through existing health system partnerships.
Required Qualifications
Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an Accredited School of Optometry
Board certification or eligibility in Optometry
Eligibility for medical licensure in Kansas
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with fitting and care coordination of medically necessary contact lenses
Managing post-operative care for specialty surgeons as needed
Academic experience with a strong interest in teaching and research
Proven ability to develop and grow independent research programs, including securing funding from public and private sources
Benefits and compensation
Generous retirement contribution
Relocation assistance
Health, dental, vision insurance
CME allowance
LTD/STD and Life insurance
Professional liability insurance
The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, Kansas City Mavericks, and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visitwww.thinkkc.comfor more information about Kansas City.
For more information, please submit CV and letter of interest to:
Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter
DDeskin@kumc.edu
(913) 951-7748
We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.
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