Optometry

National Medical Fellowships • Maywood, IL

300d • $159,000 - $985,945

About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology at Loyola University Medical Center seeks a full-time residency trained Optometrist. Candidates must have completed a four-year program at an accredited optometry school. Candidates must have strong academic interests including high quality patient care, clinical teaching of optics and contact lens management to ophthalmology residents, as well as some scholarship focus. The academic rank will be commensurate with their training, qualifications and experience. Recent graduates will assume the rank of Assistant Professor of Optometry in the Department of Ophthalmology.

Requirements

• Completion of a four-year program at an accredited optometry school.
• Strong academic interests in patient care and clinical teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a teaching role.
• Research experience in optometry or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient care.
• Teach clinical optics and contact lens management to ophthalmology residents.
• Engage in scholarship activities.

Benefits

• Competitive starting compensation between $159,000 - $985,945.
• Salary based on academic rank and experience.
• Paid Time Off Days.
• Paid malpractice, including post-employment tail coverage.
• Relocation Expense Reimbursement (in accordance with IRS guidelines).
• CME Days and Allowance.
• Additional Benefits from LUC or VA (if applicable).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree