Job Summary
Provides clinical education / patient care within The Eye Institute (TEI) of Drexel University including the flagship facility as well as the satellite clinical facilities. Within the didactic curriculum provides instruction in preclinical skills and / or other laboratory / lecture roles as related to background interests and needs of the program.
Essential Functions
- Provides clinical education to optometry students residents and other personnel as assigned to the primary care (and specialty care services as appropriate) at TEI or its satellite facilities.
- Provides instruction in didactic laboratory small group education and assessments to optometry students based on the needs of the program.
- Provides feedback to students verbally during patient care through daily patient encounter Meditrek log entries to the chief of service for midterm and final evaluations and attending grading meetings when appropriate.
- Assists the service chief in remediating struggling students as needed.
- Participates in clinical round tables before during or after clinical sessions.
- Participates in the education mentoring and evaluations of primary care and specialty care residents when appropriate.
- Participates with program directors and other faculty / staff in the planning preparation and implementation of integrated curricular content and clinical protocols based on the needs of the program.
- Participates in faculty meetings and engages in scholarly activity and provides service to the University College and profession.
- Participates in the Scholars Program as assigned.
- Responsible for accurate timely medical record and Meditrek completion as well as compliance with the policies and procedures of the TEI Practice Manual and Drexel University.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
This clinical faculty appointment allows faculty to participate in the faculty promotion process consistent with the current non-tenure track expectations.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of Doctor of OptometryMinimum of 1 year of residency or 4 years experienceGraduation from an accredited school or college of optometryCurrent Pennsylvania license to practice optometry (with therapeutic and glaucoma privileges) or license-eligibleCompletion of a one-year or longer residency program in optometry or a minimum of five years equivalent experience in clinical practiceEligible for faculty rank and professional staff appointment at TEI and PCOContinuing faculty appointment is contingent on maintaining clinical privileges consistent with TEI credentialing policies and protocols and adhering to established compliance protocolsPreferred Qualifications
ResidencyPrior supervisory experience in an optometric setting or at The Eye InstituteExperience as an optometric educatorStrong clinically- and educationally-related technology skillsDemonstrated commitment to excellence in optometric education and patient careDemonstrated history of a positive work ethicFAAO - Fellow of the American Academy of OptometryPhysical Demands
Typically sitting at a desk / tableTypically standing walkingTypically bending crouching stoopingTypically running climbingLocation
The Eye Institute - Oak LaneAdditional Information
This is a Full-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The offered salary is based on thesuccessful candidates qualifications and experience department budget and an internal equity information about benefits please review Drexels Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV / resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Key Skills
Experience Working With Students,Classroom Experience,Medical Management,Library Services,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1