Clinician - Pediatric Optometrist

Job Title :

Clinician - Pediatric Optometrist

Requisition Number : FE04605

Department Name :

7H854 : OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Type of Position : Faculty

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status :

Non-Tenure Track

Required Education : OD

Required Related Experience :

Completion of Pediatric Optometry residency

Required License / Registration / Certification :

Ability to obtain Kentucky Optometric License

Job Summary :

The Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, is seeing a Pediatric Optometrist to meet the medical and academic needs of the department. The successful candidate will join a group of providers that are committed to excellence in clinical care, instruction, scholarly activity and professional development in a robust and growing practice across eastern and southeastern Kentucky.

The primary responsibility of the individual in this position will be to enhance the clinical practice of the Department of Ophthalmology as part of the Pediatric eye care team. This person will be responsible for providing direct patient care, service as an attending provider, training residents and optometry students assigned to the Ophthalmology Department. The individual in this position is expected to provide, develop and maintain clinical services as well as develop academic pursuits.

Please include an updated CV when applying to this position. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Open Until Filled : Yes

Our University Community :

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.