PS Clinical Optometrist

Job Summary

Optometrist will provide clinical services to University of Utah Health patients in a manner consistent with the scope of practice and quality of care standards applicable to Optometrist’s training and specialty.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility and authority over the medical functions of their practice, such as engaging in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, defects or injuries and recommending or prescribing treatments for the relief or cure of physical, mental or functional ailments or defects.
• Treat conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
• Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• Provide low-vision aids and vision therapy.
• Diagnose eye conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and conjunctivitis.
• Prescribe medications for certain eye conditions (in some states).
• Take night, weekend and holiday call, as determined by the Medical Director according to the needs determined by the clinical practice location and/or specialty.
• Document on call messages.
• Perform and/or participate in any administrative duties, training programs, meetings, and other requirements which may be ancillary to the providing of clinical care, as necessary to perform Optometrist’s professional functions.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Optometry.
• Valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Utah.
• U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency number without any suspension, diminution or revocation.
• Maintain a practice of medicine consistent with recognized standards of medical care and perform all activities in accordance with those standards.
• Meet all qualifications required to obtain professional malpractice liability coverage.

Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$125,000 - $200,000

Schedule

Weekdays | Parkway Health Center in Orem, Utah.