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Open Date 05/01/2026 Requisition Number PRN44902B Job Title PS Clinical Optometrist Working Title PS Clinical Optometrist Career Progression Track H Track Level FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary
Weekdays | Primary Children's Hospital in Utah County
VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00267 - Ophthalmology-Services Location Other City Other Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $125,000 - $200,000 Close Date 08/01/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 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:
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:
Perform eye exams
Orders appropriate vision screening tests
Treat conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism
Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses
Provide low-vision aids and vision therapy
Diagnose eye conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and conjunctivitis
Prescribe medications for certain eye conditions (in some states)
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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