Pediatric Optometrist

University of Rochester : Office of the Provost : University of Rochester Medical Center : School of Medicine and Dentistry : OphthalmologySalary Range or Pay Grade$122,092 - $199,126DescriptionThe Flaum Eye Institute at The University of Rochester has an opening for a full - time Pediatric Optometrist at the Flaum Eye Institute’s Comprehensive Eye Care Services and satellite offices.

The scope of practice is to provide comprehensive eyecare to children of any age and at times, developmentally delayed adults, including the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, aphakic and cosmetic contact lens fittings, myopia management, and co-management of cataract / glaucoma / strabismus with our 4 pediatric ophthalmologists and 2 ocular geneticists.

Flaum is a very highly specialized Eye Institute. The Optometrist will be working collaboratively with specialists in pediatric retina, glaucoma, cornea, anterior and posterior segment disease, neuro-ophthalmology, strabismus and all other aspects of pediatric ophthalmology and ocular genetics.

There are academic opportunities in teaching, research, and outreach. Teaching will include ophthalmology residents, pediatric and ocular genetics fellows, and medical students.

The pediatric optometrist may also have a role in our vision outreach and screening program. Pediatric low vision skills are a favorable skill for the applicant although not required.

The Optometrist can utilize his / her degree to the fullest in our academic environment.QualificationsCompletion of a residency is recommended but not required.

Applicants must be eligible for licensure in the state of New York. Candidates must be certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Optometry.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials. Post offer health assessment is required. We look forward to interviewing any interested Optometrist.

Candidates must be certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Optometry. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials.

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rochester.eduThe referenced pay range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position.

Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries.

Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.

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