Pediatric Optometrist Job at UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA

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  • UPMC
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking an optometrist to join our Pediatric Ophthalmology Division at the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, one of the top 10 children’s hospitals in the country. This is a rare opportunity to participate in a clinically challenging and stimulating environment allowing the clinician to provide great patient care to children and their families, as well as the ability to develop an academic/research-based career. The Pediatric Ophthalmology Division has sub-specialty clinics in Cornea, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Complex Strabismus, Neuro-ophthalmology, Oculoplastic, Uveitis, and Ocular Genetics. There is a myopia treatment center ( Myopia Treatment Center | Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (chp.edu) and a Collagen cross linking center (). There are weekly division imaging rounds, lectures and weekly departmental grand rounds. Must possess a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school and the ability to obtain a PA Optometry license.

Opportunity Details:

  • Join a group of 7 physicians and 1 Optometrist.
  • Will rotate between Children’s Hospital and three outpatient clinics.
  • Hours are Monday-Friday, 8-4:30 with one ½ day administrative session.
  • Practice full-scope optometry in a high-volume medical setting including failed vision screenings, contact lens fitting, anterior segment disorders, binocular vision evaluations, urgent care, provide triage and initiate patient referrals to appropriated sub-specialty clinics, and co-manage strabismus and amblyopia patients with our pediatric ophthalmologists.
  • Specialty care duties will include Myopia control, specialty contact lens fitting for aphakia, keratoconus, and corneal transplants, and post-concussion evaluations and treatment. For the appropriate candidate there is opportunity to develop a low vision clinic in collaboration with the adult division at the new Vision Institute, and/or to help develop a pediatric dry eye clinic and ocular surface clinic.
  • Participate in resident/fellow education, and work with and support our orthoptists and technicians (includes retinoscopy, keratometry, lensometry, optics, contact lens insertion and removal.


What we Offer:

  • Competitive compensation and benefit package with productivity incentive bonus.
  • 25 days PTO/year.
  • $3,000/year CME dollars plus 5 days.
  • 5 days for Podium Presentation.
  • Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance, Short and long-term disability, optional group life insurance and robust retirement plans.
  • Moving expenses up to $10K.


About UPMC:

  • UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer.
  • 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians.
  • Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals.
  • Over 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites.
  • UPMC is inventing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care.
  • Closely affiliated with University of Pittsburgh.


About the Community:

  • Pittsburgh is a is a vibrant, mid-sized city with the feel of a small town. Located in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania, it offers the best of everything — an urban melting pot, historical landmarks, ethnic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife, picturesque countryside, and the famous three rivers.
  • The city is renowned for its cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the National Aviary, and a diverse cultural district.
  • The city's major league professional sports teams include the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • Pittsburgh has a reputation as an advancing leader in medicine, education, health care, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.
  • The city is consistently ranked as one of the top places for families in the U.S. and one of the most affordable, livable, and safest U.S. cities.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Monday to Friday,

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