What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Optometrist position at University of Virginia Physicians Group?
As a licensed optometrist, this individual is responsible for clinical services to patients in the Department of Ophthalmology, including routine eye exams, refractions, contact lens fittings, and diagnosis and management of ophthalmic conditions. This individual will also provide training to optometric externs, optometry residents, and ophthalmology residents. Organizes, supervises and provides clinical services to patients Interacts with trainees so that they will be proficient in understanding and providing services to patients Performs other appropriate duties as requested by the faculty of the Department. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Graduate degree in Optometry. Experience: No experience required. Licensure: Current license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia Skills: Experience utilizing a personal computer PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease. The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information. PLEASE READ: The job postings for this page have been moved to a new location. Please visit the UVA Careers Websites to navigate to the appropriate site, or click UVA Careers in the upper right corner of this page to view open positions. If have already applied and need to log in to your existing Workday account, please click Sign In in the upper right corner of this page. Please do not sign in until you have visited and applied through a UVA Careers website.
