Physician - Optometry

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Company: Sanford Health

Location: International Falls, MN 56649

Description:

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Visas Accepted
N/A
Specialty
Optometry

Practice Details
Busy, established practice supported by Ophthalmology outreach from Sanford Bemidji
Clinic located inside the medical community at Rainy Lake Medical Center
Monday-Friday Schedule
Position would require 1 day/week of outreach to Baudette
EMR System: EPIC with Kaleidescope module
Experienced Optometrists, new graduates, and upcoming 2023 graduates are encouraged to apply

Community Description
Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, the International Falls community is located on the boarder of US and Canada, along the shores of the Rainy River. International Falls is a thriving community of just under 6,000 residents, with direct access to many recreational opportunities.

Job Description
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.

Qualifications
Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) of the American Optometric Association.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have successfully cared for at least 50 patients that required optometry services in the past 12 months or completion of Optometrist program in the past 12 months. Experience must correlate to the privileges requested.

Allied Health Professionals must meet any continuing education requirements imposed by the applicable licensing or regulatory agency or by the Sanford Health Facility.

A letter of reference must come from the director of the applicant's Optometry program, if applicant is applying directly out of residency, or, a letter of reference may come from the head of the surgery department, chief of service, or the chief medical officer at the institution where the applicant most recently practice.

Are currently licensed to practice as an Optometrist in the state where requesting Allied Health appointment. Have successfully passed all parts of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) examination.

Compensation
Nationally competitive 2 year salary guarantee with a comprehensive physician benefit package including 401K, Health, Dental, Vision, Paid CME, Paid Vacation, Malpractice, Disability, and Relocation Allowance

Recruiter Information
Celia Beck, Senior Physician Recruiter

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