Staff Optometrist - Ophthalmology

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

86d • $123,200 - $197,100

About The Position

Responsible for evaluating and treating patients within the WashU Eye Center. The position involves performing refractive exams, contact lens fitting and dispensing, emergency exams, and evaluation and management of medical diseases of the eye. The individual will discuss and interpret findings with patients and suggest appropriate remedies, while adhering to established compliance guidelines, quality, safety, and hazardous material procedures. Additional duties may be assigned by the Director of Ophthalmology.

Requirements

• O.D. - Doctor Of Optometry - Optometry
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Optometrist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Optometrist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• No specific work experience is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Code of Federal Regulations
• Detail-Oriented
• Independent Judgment
• Optometry

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients, including refractive exams, contact lens fitting and dispensing, emergency exams, and evaluation and management of medical diseases of the eye.
• Discusses and interprets findings with patients and suggests appropriate remedies.
• Adheres to established compliance guidelines for coding of patient services and diagnoses.
• Adheres to established quality, safety, and hazardous material procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Ophthalmology.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, and courses.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child.
• Tuition coverage for employees and their families, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

What This Job Offers

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