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Join a dedicated neuro-optometry team in Wheat Ridge, CO, transforming the lives of patients with brain injuries. A leading clinic dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with brain injuries, this innovative facility boasts a passionate team of clinicians, vision therapists, and healthcare professionals. As a part-time or full-time Neuro-Optometrist, you'll collaborate with passionate clinicians to deliver personalized care and genuinely impact patients' quality of life. Exciting and fulfilling experiences await —apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct engaging evaluations of new patients to identify their needs for vision therapy and specialty lenses while assessing overall ocular health.

• Work closely with vision therapists and other multidisciplinary team members to craft and implement tailored vision therapy programs that meet each patient's unique needs.

• Perform follow-up evaluations to celebrate patient progress and make any necessary adjustments to treatment plans.

• Open communication with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to maintain cohesive and patient-centered care.

Patient Scheduling:

• New patient evaluations are thoughtfully scheduled for 75 minutes, with a maximum of three new patients each day.

• Follow-up re-evaluations are efficiently organized to last 45 minutes, averaging 6-8 patients per day.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay starting at $70.

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave.

• A robust retirement contribution plan.

Application Process:

Enthusiastic candidates are encouraged to reach out for an engaging initial phone call to discuss this rewarding opportunity and evaluate mutual fit. Selected individuals will be invited for an in-person meeting at the clinic. You can apply through the job board or email your resume to Steve Gill at

Requirements:

• A valid state optometry license or one actively being obtained is required.

• Preferred background or training in vision therapy and concussion rehabilitation.

• 4th-year students encouraged to apply.

• Strong clinical skills in diagnosing and managing eye conditions.

• Excellent communication skills are essential for teamwork with patients' rehabilitation teams.

• A genuine eagerness to learn and grow within various disciplines of the clinic.

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University of Houston and Department Summary:

The University of Houston is a comprehensive, Carnegie Tier 1 public research university located on a park-like campus close to the Texas Medical Center and major energy companies, with over 45,000 students distributed across 15 colleges, including Nursing, Pharmacy, Optometry, and Social Work. As a location, Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States, and it has first-rate recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and affordable housing.

The Department of Clinical Sciences in the newly established Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine invites applications for a clinical faculty position in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. We are recruiting new faculty who have achieved excellence in education, teaching, and research and are prepared to contribute to our bold vision ().

This is an open-rank, clinical non-tenure track faculty position. This position will be Full Time at 1.0 FTE

Responsibilities:

Medical Education (.6 FTE)

• Serve as co-course director for the pre-clerkship reproductive/endocrine organ system course.

• Serve as a facilitator in the pre-clerkship physicians, patients, and population course.

• Serve as a small group facilitator for pre-clerkship courses during Phase 1 of our curriculum.

• Contribute to the Integrated Clinical Cases within the Basic Science phase of the pre-clerkship curriculum and contribute to other courses, as needed, for reproductive-related health topics.

• In collaboration with the Ob/Gyn clerkship director, design and deliver educational Ob/Gyn clinical content for the academic half day of the longitudinal integrated clerkship.

• Provide mentorship and career advising for medical students pursuing an Ob/gyn residency.

Clinical Services (.4 FTE)

• Evaluate and treat patients with ambulatory obstetrical conditions such as normal intrauterine pregnancy and gestational diabetes at the UH Family Care Center.

• Provide contraceptive counseling and insertion of long-acting reversible contraceptive devices.

• Manage ambulatory gynecological conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding and abnormal pap smears.

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives at the UH Family Care Center.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited allopathic or osteopathic college of medicine

• Board certification or board eligibility in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

• Medical Licensure or the ability to obtain licensure in the State of Texas

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning, including active and applied learning modalities.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to inform decision-making.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience providing clinical care in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Experience, interest, and demonstrated abilities teaching medical students

• Familiarity with accreditation standards for medical education (e.g., LCME, ACGME).

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Required Attachments by Candidate:

o Resume

o Curriculum Vitae

o Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Note to Applicant:

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidate. All positions at the university are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) is seeking an academic/clinical faculty member. This person will spend 0.4 FTE for the Department of Osteopathic Family and Community Medicine teaching clinical skills, lecturing, assisting with standardized patient testing of students, grading, and participating in clinical clerkship rotations. The remaining 0.6 FTE will involve clinical practice in the Family Medicine and/or Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Clinic of the Midwestern University (MWU) Multispecialty Clinic, depending on which specialty or specialties the faculty member has board certification.

Teaching

• Participate in curricular planning and faculty retreats.

• Develop, implement, and assess the curriculum as faculty in the pre-clinical courses.

• Teach clinical lectures, including developing the associated learning objectives and examination questions.

• Actively participate in the 4-year teaching program in AZCOM, including OMM labs, physical examination labs, SOAP note grading, OSCE’s, and OMM and ultrasound workshops, commensurate with training.

• Precept in the MWU multispecialty clinic for students, Scholars, and residents.

• Assist with training for affiliated and sponsored GME programs.

• Assist in the development of standardized patient cases for examinations, as requested.

• Proctor/Score Osteopathic Standardized Patient Examinations, as requested.

• Assist in the remediation of students who fail OSCE Examinations and / or require assistance in preparation for COMLEX-USA examinations.

• Assist with rotation preceptor recruitment and site visits as requested/assigned.

• Develop/deliver faculty development and training to preceptors as requested.

• If NMM-certified, teach and mentor OMM Scholars and ONMM Residents, as part of the ONMM didactic series and Applied Master of Osteopathic Education (AMOE).

Scholarly Activity

• Actively engage in scholarly activities according to area(s) of expertise, to include osteopathic research, quality improvement projects, invited presentations at state and/or national conferences, publications, poster presentations, peer reviews, and national board question writing.

• Serve as a Project Investigator (PI) for students and residents engaging in scholarly work.

Service

• Mentor students requiring academic assistance and provide career counseling.

• Attend required meetings and serve on committees as assigned, which may include meetings/committees for the University, the Department of AZCOM Clinical Education, the Department of Osteopathic Family & Community Medicine, the ONMM residency, and the MWU Multispecialty Clinic.

• Participate in community relations efforts to extend and enhance the visibility and reputation of the Department, the College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Midwestern University.

• Serve on state, regional, and/or national societies, agencies, bureaus, and committees of the profession and specialty or discipline.

• Provide osteopathic clinical supervision for the community care outreach activities of Health Outreach through Medical Education (HOME), as requested.

• Serve as advisor to student clubs as requested.

• Provide patient care in the Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic.

• Participate in AZCOM applicant interviews.

• Remain current and board certified in your field of specialty.

• Maintain medical licensure in the state of Arizona.

Requirements:

• Arizona state osteopathic medical license with no restrictions.

• DEA license.

• Board certification or eligibility for AOA or ABMS certification.

• Able to obtain malpractice insurance.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility. 

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.