PS Clinical Optometrist

Job Summary

This role will primarily work with pediatric patients at Primary Children's Hospital in Utah County and will support our pediatric ophthalmology practice. We are seeking candidates who enjoy working with children and have a strong interest in pediatric care, and preference will be given to candidates with pediatric training or prior pediatric experience.

The position reports to the Medical Director of Vision Services and Department Administrative Director. As an employee of the University of Utah Health, Optometrist will be required to comply with all applicable policies, procedures, practices, requirements and standards of the University of Utah and the Community Clinics; comply with all directives of the Medical Director relating to Optometrist's employment; comply with all applicable laws and canons of professional ethics; and comply with all other requirements of the standard employment agreement.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care

Optometrist will have full responsibility and authority over the medical functions of their practice, such as engaging in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, defects or injuries and recommending or prescribing treatments for the relief or cure of physical, mental or functional ailments or defects.

Optometrist agrees to provide all information and to execute any documents necessary to affect their participation as a Medicare and Medicaid participating physician and as a participating provider under such managed care contracts and other federal programs.

Call Coverage

Optometrist must take night, weekend and holiday call, as determined by the Medical Director according to the needs determined by the clinical practice location and/or specialty. Documentation of on call messages is a requirement of the position.

Administrative Duties

Optometrist must perform and/or participate in any administrative duties, training programs, meetings, and other requirements which may be ancillary to the providing of clinical care, as necessary to perform Optometrist's professional functions.

Education

Optometrist must agree, when appropriate, to teach medical students and other professional students and complete all documents required for student rotations.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Perform eye exams
2. Orders appropriate vision screening tests
3. Treat conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism
4. Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses
5. Provide low-vision aids and vision therapy
6. Diagnose eye conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and conjunctivitis
7. Prescribe medications for certain eye conditions (in some states)

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate of Optometry.
• Optometrist must hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Utah.
• Optometrist must have and maintain U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency number without any suspension, diminution or revocation.
• Optometrist must meet all the qualifications to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs or any similar government-funded health care program or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Optometrist must maintain a practice of medicine consistent with recognized standards of medical care and perform all activities in accordance with those standards.
• Optometrist shall meet all qualifications required to obtain professional malpractice liability coverage.

Preferences

Pediatric optometry training or experience is preferred, including completion of a pediatric-focused residency or fellowship. Candidates with demonstrated experience providing clinical care to pediatric populations are encouraged to apply.