Optometrist – Medical Contact Lens

Position Title: Optometrist – Medical Contact Lens Join today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world. Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), Department of Ophthalmology, is seeking an Optometrist with special training in Medical Contact Lens. Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM), Department of Ophthalmology at Boston Medical Center (BMC) is hiring Optometrist – Medical Contact Lens to join our growing team. Our values and mission continue to drive our stronghold of excellence in patient care, education, and research. Both newly trained and/or experienced Optometrists are welcome to apply. About: Boston University Eye Associates (BUEA), affiliated with Boston Medical Center and Boston University, is seeking a full-time, residency-trained Optometrist to provide care to a culturally diverse patient population with a high level of ocular disease at Boston Medical Center. Optometrists are responsible for clinical precepting and mentoring of students from the New England College of Optometry, as well as, performing direct care for patients. BUEA will offer a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. Applicants must have a commitment to outstanding clinical care and education. Our mission is to provide “exceptional care without exception” to a diverse patient population in Boston, as well as, several suburban satellite offices, and the Veterans Healthcare System. We offer state-of-the-art equipment and a modern clinical care facility. Location: Boston Medical Center, Boston MA Job Requirements: Doctor of Optometry Specific training and experience in providing Medical Contact Lenses Compensation: Boston University School of Medicine offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM) offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. We continue to evaluate our compensation plan to remain one of the most competitive in salary and benefits. Our staff receives a highly competitive salary and generous benefits that include paid vacation, sick time, parental leave, and CME expenses. Faculty members and their dependents qualify for greatly reduced tuition at Boston University, ranked among the top 50 universities in the US. Apply: If interested in this employment opportunity, please send a resume/CV and cover letter via this job post or directly to karin.laping@bmc.org Boston University conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. 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