Physician - Pediatric Optometry

• Provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice or for a specified patient population
• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate
• Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate
• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
• As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs
• Maintain department productivity thresholds
• Maintain faculty status in good standing with the CWRU SOM (if applicable)
• Adhere to core physician obligations as outlined in the Physician Policy Manual
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients

• Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with an unrestricted license
• Appointment with CWRU SOM at the level commensurate with experience
• Fellowship Training in some specialties
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• State of Ohio and Federal DEA Certification
• Medical Specialty License or Certification
• Board certified or Board eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
• Experience using EPIC

Experience using EPIC