Optometrist - Penn Medicine Clinician (Department of Ophthalmology)
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Posted Job Title
Optometrist - Penn Medicine Clinician (Department of Ophthalmology)
Job Profile Title
Penn Medicine Clinician
Job Description Summary
Provides clinical work to include the delivery of medical and comprehensive ophthalmology care. The Department of Ophthalmology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for Penn Medicine Clinician position. Applicants must have an OD degree.
Job Description
Provides health care services on a full-time or part-time basis in an owned or affiliated health care entity of Penn Medicine. The Department of Ophthalmology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, seek candidates for an Penn Medicine Clinician position.
Teaching responsibilities may include teaching residents, students, and fellows at Scheie.
Clinical responsibilities will include providing eye care for patients at Newtown satellite office.
Applicants must have an OD degree
Qualifications
OD; License to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in Pennsylvania;. DEA Licensure. 0-1 year of work experience of related experience in a specified ophthalmic field.
Working Conditions
Office, Library Computer Room; Requires extensive safety training; Requires protective devices
Physical Effort
Occasional lifting 24-50 lb.; Typically standing or walking; Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping; Using tools requiring high density; Typically bending, crouching, Stooping
Job Location - City, State
Newtown, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$20,000.00 - $160,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn
offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health,
dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your
family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending
accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care
expenses with pre-tax dollars.