Description

Southern College of Optometry, a leading optometric educational institution located in Memphis, Tennessee, is currently recruiting for 2 clinical faculty positions.

JOB SUMMARY

Full-time faculty positions teaching and providing patient care in one or more of the College’s clinical facilities.  Support the mission of the College to educate the very best possible healthcare providers while working alongside renowned clinical faculty across our 7 service areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Clinical Education

•         Provides clinical education to interns participating in the comprehensive eye health and vision care of patients.                
•         Employs effective teaching methods and assesses feedback for continual improvement of teaching effectiveness.
•         Precepts and monitors assigned interns, providing timely feedback through direct interaction and the Electronic Clinical Grading System.
•         May participate in didactic/laboratory activities.

Patient Care

•         Delivers full-scope, problem-focused patient care as a TN-licensed optometric physician in one of the largest clinical settings in the state and maintains clinical privileges as outlined and granted by the VP for Clinical Programs.
•         Completes electronic health record documentation and related patient care activities in compliance with governing standards and in a timely manner.  
•         Works with referral care managers to assure timely coordination of care.

Scholarship

•         Continues to pursue academic attainment, engaging in activities to develop expertise as a scholar and educator.  Contributes to the body of professional knowledge through scholarly activities such as clinical research and contributions to professional literature.

Service

•         Demonstrates a personal commitment to service through active participation in SCO service events and college priorities, including committee participation and service to the greater optometric community.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

•         Doctor of Optometry degree, with Optometric Residency in either Low Vision or Pediatrics and/or Peds/VT preferred.
•         Licensed in TN or must have the ability to obtain a TN license with the highest current scope of practice applicable.
•         Minimum of 10 years of experience practicing Optometry, comparable to the experience obtained in an Optometric Residency, may be considered in lieu of proof of residency training.
•         While teaching and research experience is desired, clinical faculty must demonstrate the ability and willingness to function as an educator to fulfill the mission of Southern College of Optometry.
•         Each advancement in rank represents enhanced experience and advancing competence in teaching, increased contribution to the body of optometric scholarly work, and continued exposure to increasing depth of service to the school or profession.