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Requisition ID:  116225

Optometric Resident

We are seeking a Optometric Resident who will work collaboratively with attending faculty with the objective to gain clinical autonomy providing primary ophthalmological evaluations for patients seeking vision services at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Wilmer Eye Institute. Services include diagnosing and treating routine and comprehensive visual problems and prescribing treatment as license allows. Refers and/or works in consultation with various ophthalmological specialists to diagnose and treat complicated vision disorders. Refers patients to surgeons for surgical interventions as needed. Assists in teaching ophthalmology fellows, residents, and medical students.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform various routine and comprehensive services including, but not limited to,
    • diabetic eye examinations.
    • evaluation of dry eye disease, cataracts, and glaucoma suspicion.
    • Plaquenil screenings.
    • Triage of urgent eye or vision concerns.
  • Refer patients requiring surgical or advanced sub-specialist care to appropriate physician/s in glaucoma, retina, cornea, neuro-ophthalmology, oculoplastics, and low vision rehabilitation.
  • Perform refractions and prescribe eye glasses and soft contact lenses with the opportunity to work with patients needing specialty therapeutic contact lenses.
  • Provide specialty contact lens services under the direction of faculty Amanda Crum, OD and Lee Guo, OD.
  • Following refraction and evaluation, refer patients to any one of Wilmer’s Optical stores. Inform patients that Wilmer has a team of licensed opticians and high-quality materials that are not available in standard retail stores.
  • Capitalize on use of Cirrus OCT, HVF3, Pentacam, pachymeter, and autorefractor.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Doctor of Optometry Degree from an ACOE accredited school or college of optometry.
  • Successful completion of Parts I, II, III and TMOD of the NBEO scores by February 1st, two months prior to beginning of the residency program.
  • Must have submitted State of Maryland Optometry license application prior to the beginning of the residency program.

 

 

Classified Title: Resident-CS 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Optometric Resident   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC  
Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($75,050 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Oph Comprehensive Eye Svc  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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