Optometrist - 135453

9415 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA, 92093Overview135453 Optometrist. Filing Deadline: Thu 9/25/2025. Apply Now. UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.Pay Transparency Act: Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available. Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).ResponsibilitiesThe Comprehensive Optometrist works in various clinics focusing on primary eye care and ocular disease with involvement in urgent eye care. Responsibilities include:Provide primary eye care including comprehensive eye examinations, problem-focused examinations, and contact lens fittings.Triages acute eye-related issues and provides urgent eye care including appropriate testing to diagnose, treat and manage ocular health conditions.Collaborate with ophthalmology department specialists and members of the healthcare community.Participate in teaching and research.Use professional judgment to resolve a wide range of issues and adhere to campus policies and procedures.QualificationsDoctoral degree in optometry issued by an accredited school / college of optometryOptometry residency trainingThorough knowledge of optometry and skills essential to the duties of the positionThorough knowledge of eye disease diagnosisAbility to communicate findings of examinations to patients effectivelyStrong communication and presentation skillsAbility to work with diverse client groupsAbility to provide direction and guidance to less experienced staffAbility to work collaboratively with staff, faculty, and healthcare community across the campusEffective interpersonal skillsProfessional skills in delivering eye care, treatment, and diagnostic servicesDemonstrated ability to use electronic medical record systemsSpecial ConditionsMay need to travel to satellite clinicsMust be able to work various hours including evening or Saturday clinicsEmployment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physicalOther Requirements:Vaccination compliance may be required; follow University policy on Vaccination Programs and any applicable public health directivesLife-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) may require hands-on practice and in-person skills assessmentAbout UC San Diego HealthUC San Diego Health Sciences comprises the School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and the Student Health and Well-Being Department. We are committed to translational research and advancing patient care through discovery and innovation.Additional InformationApplications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period, but a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.UC San Diego is an 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, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.To learn about the Anti-Discrimination policy, visit: policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-DiscriminationUC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment; employees may be subject to drug screening.Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06