Pediatric Optometrist

Overview

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: jobs/14921/optometrist/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=783&height=500&bga=true&needs

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