Pediatric - Optometrist

UW Health

  • Madison, WI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Job Category: Clinical / Direct Patient Care (non-RN)Job Description:Work Schedule:Schedule will be the same each week. Hours will fall between Monday- Friday, business hours.Be part of something remarkableJoin the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!We are seeking an Optometrist to:
  • Join the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences to provide quality care as an independent health care provider while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including general and specialty ophthalmologists.
  • Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.
  • Plan and create learning opportunities for technical staff and residents.
  • Educate patients and families on wellness, prevention and treatment plans.
  • This position will be 75% focused on seeing Pediatric patients.
This position will see these types of patients
  • Children 12 months and older
  • Failed school screening
  • Referrals/Initial routine pediatric exams
  • Retinoscopy for kids
  • Accommodative esophoria
  • Exotropia
  • Pediatric contact lens fittings
  • Myopia control/prevention
  • Post surgical Aphakia contact lens fitting in kids
  • Amblyopia management
  • Patching
  • There is no Vision Therapy in this position.
Qualifications
  • Doctor of Optometry (OD) Degree from an accredited Optometry School Required
  • Completion of a one-year residency in post-optometry school study Preferred
Work Experience
  • 3 years post graduate clinical experience OR completion of a residency program Required
  • 7 years of relevant clinical experience Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
  • State of Wisconsin Optometry Licensure Upon Hire Required
  • CPR certification Upon Hire Required
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