Job title: RAPID PATIENT ACCESS (TRIAGE) OPTOMETRIST
Company: University of Washington
Job description: If you are using a screen reader and experience any difficulty accessing our web pages, please call 206-543-2544 or email and we will be happy to assist you.Rapid Patient Access (Triage) OptometristRapid Patient Access (Triage) Optometrist
Req #: 243347
Department: Department of Ophthalmology
Job Location: Harborview Medical Center
Posting Date: 04/18/2025
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $130,000-$140,000 a year
Other Compensation:
Shift: First ShiftThe University of Washington’s Department of Ophthalmology is currently recruiting for a full-time optometrist at our UW Eye Institute on the Harborview Medical Center campus.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Please provide a CV and cover letter and apply via Interfolio. Apply at:
- Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
SALARY
- The base salary range for this position will be $130,000-$140,000 a year, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- This appointment will be at rank of Teaching Associate.
- This position will be based at Harborview Medical Center.
- This position is without tenure due to funding and is a multi-year appointment with a 12-month service (July 1-June 30). Anticipated start date is July 1, 2025. This is a 1.0 FTE full time position; 0.8 FTE will be direct clinical patient care and 0.2 FTE is allotted to administrative work, specifically providing guidance and oversight for the triage team (including nurses, technicians, medical assistants, and scheduling staff) and developing and training the staff in triage protocols.
- Teaching Associates are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off.
- The Rapid Patient Access (Triage) Optometrist will assist UW Eye Institute staff in assessing the nature and urgency of vision- and eye-related complaints and symptoms that are directed to the Triage section of the Eye Institute. The RPA optometrist will discuss complaints and symptoms directly with patients and examine patients in an urgent/emergent timeframe as warranted, to determine the nature and severity of vision problems or eye disease in a triage clinic setting. The RPA optometrist will perform complete eye examinations and obtain necessary testing as warranted and will consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologists in the University of Washington Department of Ophthalmology as prudent or necessary. The RPA optometrist will have oversight by an attending ophthalmologist in the department and will provide appropriate patient care under the department’s approved Optometry Standard Operating Procedures protocols.
- The Rapid Patient Access (Triage) Optometrist will also participate in the teaching mission of the Department of Ophthalmology and will be directly responsible for the education of nurses, medical assistants, and technicians, and will work with ophthalmology residents and ophthalmic subspecialty fellows.
REQUIREMENTS
- Candidates must hold an OD degree or equivalent and have a minimum of two years of experience as an optometrist. Experience in working with an ophthalmology team and managing patients with ophthalmic disease is desirable.
- Applicants must be eligible for licensure in the State of Washington.
- In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S,) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
For practitioners holding an appointment in one of the physicians practice plans, see the link for additional benefits that may be available at:
REQUIREMENTS:Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or .Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under
Expected salary: $130000 – 140000 per year
Location: Seattle, WA
Job date: Sun, 20 Apr 2025 22:01:40 GMT
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