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UMSL Optometry Pediatric and Binocular Vision Resident

Employer
University of Missouri - St. Louis
Location
Missouri, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Mar 24, 2023


Hiring Department

College of Optometry, University of Missouri, St. Louis

Job Description

Director of Residencies:

Julie Ott DeKinder, O.D.

Telephone: (314) 516-6534

Email: dekinderj@umsl.edu

Program Coordinator:

Aaron Franzel, O.D.

Telephone: (314) 516-6509

Email: AFranzel@umsl.edu

Description of Program:

The resident will assist with direct care to a diverse patient population as well as support the success of student interns from diverse backgrounds. Other responsibilities include on-call and attending and/or lecturing at seminars. This position will report to the Program Coordinator.

All applicants selected for admission must sign a standard employment contract. Standard University benefits and continuing education funding apply. A criminal background check is required by the state of Missouri.

A participant in a qualified residency program should be in the advantageous position of being able to select among several career opportunities in optometry. Schools and colleges of optometry, Veterans Affairs Hospitals, HMO'S, industry and private settings generally prefer hiring an O.D. who has completed a clinical residency program.

Length of program: 54 weeks

Starting Date of Program: On or about July 1

Completion Acknowledgement: Certificate

Requirements for Completion:

Completion of the 54 weeks of residency program

Clinical decision making and patient care are at the appropriate independent level

Completing all assignments

Attending the assigned clinic services

Responding promptly to emergency patient services

Attending all required seminars

Presenting once a semester at the College of Optometry grand rounds and attending at minimum two grand rounds each, fall and winter

Conducting case conferences to fourth year professional students

Completing referral letters in a timely fashion

Completing a minimum of one scholarly activity

Develop at least one manuscript of sufficient quality to be published in a refereed journal

Present a paper at the college’s Annual Residency Day

Completing patient logs and monthly activity logs to be turned in at the end of each month to the Program Coordinator and the Director of Residencies

Attend either the annual meeting of the American Academy of Optometry or the College of Optometrists in Vision Development

Resident performs at least a 3.0 on a 5.0 scale on all measures on evaluations

An exit interview will be arranged with the Pediatric/Binocular Vision faculty

The Certificate will be awarded by the Program Coordinator. (The resident will be recognized at the College of Optometry Commencement, but will not receive their certificate until on or about July 15)

Therapeutics: Yes

Date Program Established: July 1, 2001

Accreditation Status: Yes

Selection Procedure: Participation in the OR Match Service http://www.natmatch.com/ormatch.html

Number of Positions: 1

Curriculum Description:

The resident participates in patient care via providing professional services in the Center for Eye Care, either in residency clinic or supervising students. In addition, the resident provides clinical supervision in the primary care service of third year students. The resident also provides emergency coverage and scheduled patient care during times students are on breaks. The resident attends, at minimum, one professional meeting, usually the annual meeting of the American Academy of Optometry. The resident participates in regular discussions and critical reviews of literature. A research paper, literature review, or case report suitable for publication in a refereed journal is required.

Qualifications

O.D. degree from an Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) accredited program by starting date
Preference given to GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
Successful completion of National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) boards
Eligible for Missouri optometry licensure (Must obtain licensure by November 30 of the year the residency started)
Submit required application materials
*Must demonstrate eligibility to work in the U.S.
As per the state requirement for university employees, a criminal background check is required

Application Materials

Participation in the OR Match Service, http://www.natmatch.com/ormatch.html , is required to apply for this position.

Must submit letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae, three letters of recommendation, and official optometry school transcripts.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact

Director of Residencies:

Julie Ott DeKinder, O.D.

Telephone: (314) 516-6534

Email: dekinderj@umsl.edu

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted through April 21, 2023.

Benefit Eligibility

The University of Missouri - St. Louis offers benefit-eligible employees a wide variety of benefits including: health, dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents and employee and dependent life insurance. For more information about our benefits, please visit:

https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate. In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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