Neuro Optometrist - Ophthalmology - Texas Medical Center

Interested candidates, please forward a copy of your CV to Lynn - Lwelch@houstonmethodist.org

At Houston Methodist, the Neuro Optometrist position is responsible for providing expert medical care to patients to diagnose and treat visual deficiencies defects of the eye and diagnose and medically manage diseases of the eye. This position's duties include conducting routine eye examinations on patients, referring patients to medical specialists and performing and interpreting diagnostic testing and neuro treatment plans, based on their condition. This position also manages and performs Hospital day call consults in a triage and referral to neuro fellows and subspecialty attendings role (.4 fte). This position provides leadership, knowledge, and experience from a management perspective on clinical and patient quality initiatives that support the provision of consistent clinical performance and practice standards across the hospital. The Optometrist position assures safe and reliable processes are embedded into the delivery of health care, and develops a culture which values patient safety, clinical excellence, evidence-based medicine, and continuous learning. This position is a role model for I CARE values, fostering a culture of unparalleled safety, quality, service, and innovation.

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group - As one of the nation’s leading hospitals and academic medical centers, Houston Methodist has brought together some of the nation’s leading experts in multiple specialties to serve our patients. Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group employs over 1,000 physicians at more than 150 locations across Houston. Our specialists are on the forefront of research, developing leading-edge technologies and treatments, and teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow. The combination of clinical service, research and academics ensure patients have access to the latest treatments and technologies while providing the best comprehensive patient care.