Optometrist - Frederick

Requisition #: A-122072-21

Status: Full Time

Type: Faculty

School: School of Medicine

Department/Program: Department of Ophthalmology

Location City: Frederick

Location State: MD

Location Zip Code: 21702

Closing Date: Open until filled

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/122072

General Description

The Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is seeking an optometrist to join the Wilmer Eye Institute's comprehensive eye care division. This individual will work independently to provide primary ocular evaluations for patients at Wilmer Eye Institute's outpatient clinic location in Frederick, MD.  

• Our Frederick location provides subspecialty care including neuro-ophthalmology, glaucoma, pediatrics, cornea and medical retina in addition to comprehensive eye care. Onsite referral/ consultation/ collaboration is available.  
• Common encounters include diabetic eye examinations; evaluation of dry eye disease, cataracts, and glaucoma; Plaquenil screenings; co-management with subspecialists including post-operative care; and triage of urgent eye or vision concerns. Interest in ocular disease, dry eye and/or specialty contact lenses is desired but not mandatory.   
• Wilmer Frederick is located in one of the fastest growing counties in Maryland. Only 1 hour away from Baltimore and Washington, DC. Frederick offers great school districts, a vibrant and historical downtown area with shops and restaurants and convenient access to outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and boating. 

-  Benefits of joining Wilmer Eye Institute's comprehensive care team in Frederick, MD include:   

• Flexible template scheduling allows you to build your dream practice with no weekends or evenings  
• Compensation includes guaranteed base salary and bonus pay commensurate with productivity and optical referrals    
• Generous benefits package including health insurance, 403B contribution, wellness offerings, family care programs, community discounts, and tuition remission   
• Epic EMR system allowing collaborative care among the Johns Hopkins multidisciplinary health care team   
• Designated faculty mentor to guide academic pursuits and professional growth   
• Opportunities to participate in departmental and educational activities including continuing education courses, team meetings, and professional development activities   

Qualifications

Experience

- Minimum of one (1) year of experience or successful completion of accredited optometry residency program.

Education

- Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry required.

Application Instructions

Please submit application materials via the "Apply Now" link

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Pre-Employment Information

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