Instructor – Optometrist (Boulder Clinic)

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

53d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking applicants for full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty to work as optometrists in our growing academic ophthalmology practice at the Sue Anschutz Rodgers Eye Center (SAREC) Boulder Clinic. The positions will provide outpatient medical and perioperative management of ophthalmic disorders, routine eye screening, visual acuity testing, and refraction at SAREC and affiliate sites of practice within the Denver metropolitan area.

Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry or equivalent degree
• Completed an approved residency program in optometry
• Colorado medical license or be eligible

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in an academic or hospital based healthcare environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct patient care at the Sue Anschutz Rodgers Eye Center (SAREC) - Boulder Clinic and UCD affiliates
• Management of medical and perioperative ophthalmic disorders, routine eye screening, visual acuity testing, and refraction
• Provides pre and postoperative management of cataract and refractive surgery patients.
• Prescribe and fit contact lenses and eyeglasses.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree