Optometrist Opportunity in Greenville, NC

LocationFacility: ECU Health OphthalmologyAddress: 9 Medical Dr Building9AGreenville, NC 27834Landing PageOpportunity CriteriaSpecialty: Ophthalmology : OptometristCandidate Type: MD, DOVisas Accepted: No J-1 or H-1BLoan Repayment: Not SpecifiedSalary Range: Not SpecifiedEmployment Type: Full TimeBonus Offered: NoneFirm StatusNot accepting Candidates from Search FirmsOptometrist Opportunity in Greenville, NCECU Health Physicians and ECU Health Ophthalmology-Greenville, located in Greenville, North Carolina, are seeking a full-time optometrist to join their expanding practice. Completion of residency training is preferred.HighlightsEmployment by ECU Health PhysiciansOpportunity available due to practice expansionOutpatient clinical careNo CallOutpatient clinic conveniently located near hospital with state-of the art equipmentClinical ResponsibilitiesPerform comprehensive eye exams and additional specialized testing and therapy as indicated for new and established patientsDiagnose and assist in the treatment of ocular disease; conduct diabetic eye exams and evaluation of dry eye disease, cataracts and glaucomaOrder and interpret diagnostic images such as corneal topography and tomography, fluorescein angiography, specular microscopy, corneal pachymetry, anterior and posterior segment OCT, ocular photography, and other special study instrumentsPrescribe corrective spectacles and contact lensesProvide pre- and post-operative care to surgical patientsConduct low vision evaluationsTriage and handle urgent eye concerns and emergenciesOpportunities exist for teaching and program developmentCompetitive Compensation and Comprehensive Benefit Package to include: annual CME stipend, relocation, vacation, sick & holidays, malpractice (with tail), 401k matching program/457b, medical, dental & vision, disability & life insuranceIf you, or a colleague, are interested in learning more, please contact Denise Owens @ (252)258-8375 or denise.owens@ecuhealth.org .ECU HealthECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 185 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 110 locations. The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children’s Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research. www.ecuhealth.orgECU Health Physicians includes an academic practice model (ECU employment) and a community practice model (health system employment). There is shared leadership and shared services to support the overall group and to ensure alignment for clinical care, research, education and strategy.This innovative structure creates opportunities within ECU Health Physicians ranging from acute to ambulatory, academic practice to community practice, regional to rural, and everything in between.Greenville, NCLocated in the heart of Eastern North Carolina, Greenville (pop. 91,495) is an ideal, family-oriented community that serves as a regional hub for education, entertainment, healthcare and shopping.Home to East Carolina University (ECU), a vibrant college community with an annual enrollment of more than 28,000 studentsDivision I athletics (American Athletic Conference) and nationally recognized theatre, arts and music programsCost of living below the national average, diverse and affordable housing and excellent educational opportunities, public and privateInvestment of more than $500 million in downtown Greenville’s revitalization, bringing new restaurants, shops, businesses and residents to the area25 city-owned recreation and parks facilities including greenways, gymnasiums, sports complexes, a golf course, swimming pools, a Town Common and an amphitheaterNorth Carolina has many draws to include vast state parks, professional sports teams (NBA, NFL and NHL), pristine beaches, high ranking public colleges/universities and diverse arts and cultural offerings - making the area an attractive location to live, practice medicine and vacation.General InformationIt is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law.