Pediatric Optometrist

Pediatric Optometrist

• Opportunity for a pediatric optometrist with interest in working collaboratively with pediatric ophthalmologists caring for patients aged 1 month to 21 years.
• Hospital-based pediatric residency preferred
• Opportunity to teach a pediatric optometry resident and students rotating from multiple optometry schools
• Academic appointment at the University of Missouri - Kansas City
• Access to 2 full-time ophthalmology research coordinators with ~30 internally and externally funded pediatric ophthalmology projects including PEDIG studies
• Clinic diagnostic equipment including Optos (with fluorescein angiography), anterior and posterior segment OCT, Pentacam, visual field, Lenstar, specular microscopy and ERG
• The ophthalmology and optometry team see 20,000+ patient visits annually with excellent support from ~20 ophthalmic technicians and an overall staff of 40 employees
• Competitive salary and compensation package including licensure, board fees, CME allowance, vacation time, health insurance and retirement

The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Please apply online with your CV and a cover letter:

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