Staff Optometrist - Ophthalmology

Pediatric Optometrist

Responsible for evaluating and treating pediatric patients within the WashU Children's Eye Center.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats pediatric patients, including: refractive exams; contact lens fitting and dispensing; emergency exams; evaluation and management of medical diseases of the eye.
• Assists in Ophthalmologist's clinics alongside Orthoptist.
• Discusses and interprets findings with patients and suggests appropriate remedies.
• Adheres to established compliance guidelines to include those governing the appropriate 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.

Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment:

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

O.D. - Doctor Of Optometry - Optometry

Certifications /Professional Licenses :

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

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications /Professional Licenses :

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

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

Grade: C20

Salary Range: $127,900.00 - $204,500.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Benefits Statement:

Personal:

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness:

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family:

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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EEO Statement:

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.