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Optometrist
Position Description: This position provides technical support to the Ophthalmology staff and residents. Examines eyes to determine nature and degree of vision problem or eye disease and prescribes corrective lenses or procedures.
Major/Essential Functions: • Will provide optometry services for academic medical center, provide patient cares services in outpatient and inpatient settings. • Assist in overall clinical administrative operations making suggestion as to how to improve operational efficiency practice within the Department of Surgery. • Will participate in the overall teaching program for teaching and training of residents and medical student to include presentation of lectures. • Remain current with all licensure, certifications, and mandatory compliance and training requirements for this position. • Adhere to all policies, procedures, and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.). • Personally demonstrate, display and act in accordance with TTUHSC EP's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution • Perform all other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications: • Board Certification. • Demonstrate record of effectiveness in operating practice office. • Additional coursework in business administration. • Experience in clinical research and teaching. • An issued DEA license and Glaucoma Certificate.
Pay Statement: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Required Qualifications: • Education: Graduated from a recognized School of Optometry (O.D.) • License/Certification: Licensed as an Optometrist in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas. • Experience: No previous experience.
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