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PS Clinical Optometrist

Job Summary

This role will primarily work with pediatric patients at
Primary Children’s Hospital in Utah County and will support our pediatric ophthalmology practice. We are seeking candidates
who enjoy working with children and have a strong interest in pediatric care, and preference will be given to candidates with pediatric
training or prior pediatric experience

The position reports to the Medical Director of Vision Services and Department Administrative
Director. As an employee of the University of Utah Health, Optometrist will be required to:

Comply with all applicable policies,
procedures, practices, requirements and standards of the University of Utah and the Community Clinics
Comply with all directives of
the Medical Director relating to Optometrist’s employment
Comply with all applicable laws and canons of professional ethics;

Comply with all other requirements of the standard employment agreement.

Responsibilities
Clinical
Care:
Optometrist will have full responsibility and authority over the medical functions of their practice, such as engaging in the
diagnosis and treatment of disease, defects or injuries and recommending or prescribing treatments for the relief or cure of physical,
mental or functional ailments or defects.

Optometrist agrees to provide all information and to execute any documents necessary to
affect their participation as a Medicare and Medicaid participating physician and as a participating provider under such managed care
contracts and other federal programs and any successors to existing programs, as University may reasonably deem advisable.

Call
Coverage.
Optometrist must take night, weekend and holiday call, as determined by the Medical Director according to the needs determined
by the clinical practice location and/or specialty. Documentation of on call messages is a requirement of the
position.

Administrative Duties:
Optometrist must perform and/or participate in any administrative duties, training programs,
meetings, and other requirements which may be ancillary to the providing of clinical care, as necessary to perform Optometrist’s
professional functions.

Education:
Optometrist must agree, when appropriate, to teach medical students and other professional
students and complete all documents required for student rotations.

Primary Responsibilities:
1. Perform eye exams
2. Orders
appropriate vision screening tests
3. Treat conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism
4. Prescribe and fit
eyeglasses and contact lenses
5. Provide low-vision aids and vision therapy
6. Diagnose eye conditions like glaucoma, cataracts,
macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and conjunctivitis
7. Prescribe medications for certain eye conditions (in some
states)

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate of Optometry.
Optometrist must hold a valid and unrestricted license
to practice medicine in the State of Utah.
Optometrist must have and maintain U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency number without any
suspension, diminution or revocation.
Optometrist must meet all the qualifications to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid
programs or any similar government-funded health care program or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of
related work experience).
Optometrist must maintain a practice of medicine consistent with recognized standards of medical care and
perform all -activities in accordance with those standards.
Optometrist shall meet all qualifications required to obtain
professional malpractice liability coverage.

Preferences
Pediatric optometry training or experience is preferred,
including completion of a pediatric-focused residency or fellowship.
Candidates with demonstrated experience providing clinical care to
pediatric populations are encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44902B
Full
Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Weekdays | Primary Childrens Hospital in Utah County
Department:
00267 – Ophthalmology-Services
Location: Other
Pay Rate Range: $125,000 – $200,000
Close Date:
8/1/2026
Open Until Filled: