SSM Health and SLUCare Physician Group is seeking a full-time Optometrist to practice in St. Louis, MO. Under administrative direction, the optometrist will oversee patient diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of vision problems and diseases.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics:

• Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology related to eyes and vision.
• Interpersonal/human relations skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Attentiveness to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of electronic health records system.
• Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Performs examinations for both the internal and external structures of the eye and subjective and objective tests to
• Evaluate vision; analyzes the test findings; diagnoses and determines appropriate treatments; communicates result to
• and educates patients.
• Examines, diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated
• Structures, as well as diagnoses related systemic conditions.
• Prescribes glasses and contact lenses; prescribes rehabilitation of the impaired eyes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A degree in medicine from an accredited school of optometry; preferably supplemented with two (2) years of related experience. State license is required.

About SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health:

SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital, St. Marys Hospital, and most recently Saint Louis University Hospital.

SLUCares more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health - St. Louis and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Groups more than 600 community-based providers to deliver care at more than 50 physician office locations, as well as through comprehensive virtual and digital health services.

Our continued investment in our physicians and their practices reflects the commitment we have to advancing health care for the communities we serve.

Community Description:

Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, theres always something to do or see here.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.