Department:

SOM KC Ophthalmology

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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:

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• 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

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

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position.  The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Work Experience:

• Licensed in the State of Kansas of 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. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time