Optometrist

45018BR

Extended Job Title:

Optometrist

Org Level 1:

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

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.

Requisition ID:

45018BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

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.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Work Location:

El Paso

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.

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

Ophthalmology Elp

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV, Transcript

Job Type:

Full Time

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 .

Job Group:

Health Care Professional

Shift:

Day

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.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code:

210X

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code:

67F

Air Force Specialty Code:

42EX

Jeanne Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at .