Assistant Professor, Optometrist

Eastern Virginia Medical School • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology at Eastern Virginia Medical School is seeking a faculty member in Optometry. The department serves as the ophthalmic referral center for eastern Virginia and nearby North Carolina, with a primary service area of more than 2 million people. The high patient volume provides opportunities for advancement in optometry.

The position combines clinical optometry with support for the department’s educational and/or research missions. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Peter A. Netland, MD, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 600 Gresham Drive, Norfolk, VA 23507, or email [email protected]. For application-process information, contact Stephanie Ratcliffe at 757-388-2473 or [email protected]. Eastern Virginia Medical School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• OD degree.
• Board of Optometry certification or eligibility.
• Commitment to a career in academic optometry, with an interest in combining clinical practice with education and/or research.

Nice To Haves

• Additional training in primary eye care, contact lens, low vision, or other specialty areas of optometry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations, including refraction, anterior and posterior examinations, and eye-health assessments.
• Diagnose and manage ocular surface disease, glaucoma, other ocular diseases, and urgent-care presentations.
• Collaborate with ophthalmology to provide primary eye care.
• Diagnose and manage patients receiving primary eye care.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses found during examinations.
• Maintain timely and accurate medical records in accordance with HIPPA and CMS guidelines.
• Support the educational mission of the Department as needed.
• Support the research mission of the Department as needed.
• Perform other duties as determined by the chair of the Department of Ophthalmology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed