Academic ConnectOptometrist - Bethesda, MD
Requisition #: A-169846-16
Status: Full Time
Type: Faculty
School: School of Medicine
Department/Program: Department of Ophthalmology
Salary: Dependent upon rank, Assistant Faculty, Instructor & Assistant Professor $123,000 - $148,000; Associate Professor $148,000 - $232,000
Location City: Bethesda
Location State: MD
Location Zip Code: 20817
Closing Date: Open until filled
To apply: apply.interfolio.com/169846
General Description
The Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is seeking an optometrist to join the Wilmer Eye Institute's comprehensive eye care division. This individual will work independently to provide primary ocular evaluations for patients at Wilmer Eye Institute's outpatient clinic location in Bethesda, MD.
Comprehensive care providers perform vision and medical eye exams within the bounds of individual licensure and Maryland's legal scope of practice. Common encounters include diabetic eye examinations; evaluation of dry eye disease, cataracts, and stable glaucoma; Plaquenil screenings; triage of urgent eye or vision concerns; and comanagement of postoperative patients. On-site referral/consultation for patients requiring surgical or advanced subspecialist care in glaucoma, retina, cornea, neuro-ophthalmology, oculoplastics, and low vision rehabilitation. Vision care services include prescription of glasses and soft contact lenses, with the opportunity to build a practice in specialty therapeutic contact lenses. An on-site optical is available with a team of licensed opticians and high-quality materials.
Consider a career at Wilmer Eye Institute: a leader in the delivery of state-of-the-art eye care.
Benefits of joining Wilmer Eye Institute's comprehensive care team in Bethesda, MD include:
Favorable hours and flexibility template scheduling, with no weekends or evenings
Bonus pay commensurate with productivity and optical referrals
Generous benefits package including health insurance, 403B contribution, wellness offerings, family care programs, community discounts, and tuition remission
Limited on-call responsibilities, shared across providers
Option of clinical staff or faculty position
Access to Cirrus and Heidelberg OCT, HVF3, Optos, Pentacam, pachymeter, iCare and autorefractor
Designated exam room with dual computer monitors and Zeiss FORUM Viewer
Epic EMR system allowing collaborative care among the Johns Hopkins multidisciplinary health care team
Designated faculty mentor to guide academic pursuits and professional growth
Opportunities to participate in departmental and educational activities including continuing education courses, team meetings, and professional development activities
*The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the Department of Ophthalmology faculty compensation program or pay from participation in the Department of Ophthalmology incentive compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.
Qualifications
Experience
Minimum of one (1) year of experience or successful completion of accredited optometry residency program
Expertise/experience in Neuro-Ophthalmology and Diplopia Management is preferred
Education
Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry required.
License in good standing in State of Maryland required.
National Provider Identification (NPI) required.
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Salary Range
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