Optometrist

Job Description

University of Minnesota Physicians seeks a full time Optometrist who will provide comprehensive eye care and neuro-ophthalmic consultations as part of the University of Minnesota's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences. Department practice sites are located on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities medical campus, as well as several community-based satellite clinics. The successful applicant will hold the status of adjunct assistant professor within the University of Minnesota Medical School.

Practice Details:

• Provide comprehensive optometric care as part of a multi sub-specialty ophthalmology clinic
• Perform comprehensive eye examinations, diagnosing ocular disease and refractive error, prescribe corrective lenses and provide treatment including therapeutic drugs
• Provide consultations regarding neuro-ophthalmic disorders or concerns
• Participate in educational activities including work with optometry and medical students, ophthalmology residents, lecturing at department events, and possible research collaborations
• Practice site on University of Minnesota campus, as well as community-based satellite clinics
• Fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (EPIC)
• Support staff including ophthalmic assistants and technicians
• Full array of imaging tools including: OCT, visual field, topography, autorefractor, ERG, anterior segment and fundus photography, B-scan
• No weekend or overnight call coverage is required

Qualifications:

• A qualified candidate will be a graduate of a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree program
• Candidate must be licensed or have the ability to obtain Minnesota Board of Optometry licensure

• DPA/TPA Certification
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain DEA certification
• Residency in ocular disease or 5 years+ experience in OD/MD practice setting
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented and self-motivated

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with complex ocular and systemic disease and neuro-ophthalmic disorders

Experience in urgent eye care

Benefits Highlights

We're proud to offer competitive compensation and a market-leading benefits package to support our employees and their families.

The full-time salary range is $120,000 - $150,000 commensurate with practice experience and may also include incentive compensation or additional specialty-specific compensation components. Salary prorated based on FTE.

Total compensation is enhanced by a robust benefits package that supports physical, mental, and financial well-being. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan.
• Substantial 401K employer contribution
• Generous flexible time off
• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
• Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.
• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Additional information on our benefits can be found here.

M Health and Clinical Partnerships

Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system. This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.

Our Partnerships

We are proud to partner with health systems across the region. Through these partnerships, we carry out our mission to provide access to outstanding patient care to communities across the state. In addition to our collaboration with Fairview Health Services, M Physicians also has partnerships with Park Nicollet, Regions Hospital, North Memorial Hospital, Children's Minnesota, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, TRIA Orthopaedic Center and CentraCare Health.

Community Information

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!

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University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.