Penn Medicine Clinician (Department of Ophthalmology)
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Posted Job Title
Penn Medicine Clinician (Department of Ophthalmology)
Job Profile Title
Penn Medicine Clinician
Job Description Summary
Provides health care services on a full-time or part-time basis in an owned or affiliated health care entity of Penn Medicine. Provides inpatient hospital services as required and fulfills all medico-administrative duties associated with membership on each hospital medical staff of which clinician is a member. May participate in a minimum of 50 hours per year of active and high quality teaching or equivalent service. Performs prompt, courteous and competent professional services in accordance with generally accepted professional standards for such services and with the standards established from time to time. Maintains license to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in Pennsylvania or location of affiliates, if applicable.
The Optometrist is responsible for patient care primarily of well eye visits at a rate and manner that maintains the schedule and the highest standard of quality care. The Optometrist will care for between 30-40 patients/day, using the EMR in providing primarily refractive care for scheduled patients and walk-in patients needing refraction, contact lens, glasses check and education. In addition, the Optometrist may also assist the Ophthalmologists examining patients for medical reasons in various capacities as requested.
Job Description
Provides health care services on a full-time or part-time basis in an owned or affiliated health care entity of Penn Medicine. Provides inpatient hospital services as required and fulfills all medico-administrative duties associated with membership on each hospital medical staff of which clinician is a member. May participate in a minimum of 50 hours per year of active and high quality teaching or equivalent service. Performs prompt, courteous and competent professional services in accordance with generally accepted professional standards for such services and with the standards established from time to time. Maintains license to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in Pennsylvania or location of affiliates, if applicable.
Qualifications
O.D.; License to practice Optometry without restriction or limitation in Pennsylvania; DEA Licensure. 3-5 years experience as a licensed Optometrist preferred.
Working Conditions
Office, Library Computer Room; Requires extensive safety training; Requires protective devices
Physical Effort
Occasional lifting 24-50 lb.; Typically standing or walking; Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping; Using tools requiring high density; Typically bending, crouching, Stooping
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$20,000.00 - $340,000.00
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
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