Instructor Optometrist

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Ophthalmology          

Job Title: Instructor Optometrist

Position #00845411 – Requisition #39093

Job Summary:

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking applicants for a full time (1.0FTE) Instructor - Optometrist in comprehensive care or sub-specialty care in Glaucoma, Cornea, Retina, Uveitis, Oculoplastics and Neuro-Ophthalmology. The position will provide outpatient medical and perioperative management of ophthalmic disorders, routine eye screening, visual acuity testing, and refraction at SAREC and affiliate sites of practice within the Denver metropolitan area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for direct patient care at the Sue Anschutz Rodgers Eye Center (SAREC) and UCD affiliates in the medical

• Management of medical and perioperative ophthalmic disorders, routine eye screening, visual acuity testing, and refraction

• Provides pre and postoperative management of cataract and refractive surgery patients.

• Prescribe eyeglasses.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Our department’s home to the Sue Anschutz Rodgers Eye Center on the Anschutz Medical Campus.  This state-of-the-art facility is one of the largest eye centers in the country and serves not only patients in the Rocky Mountain region but also patients all over the world. 

The technological innovations conceived and developed by Departmental faculty have changed the practice of eye care throughout the world.  Our educational programs train the next generation of leaders in ophthalmology.  Our specialists have developed national and international reputations for excellence in routine and complex ophthalmic care.  We have invested heavily in tracking our clinical outcomes and we are proud that our clinicians perform at the highest levels in their respective fields.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governin