Details
Posted: 06-Aug-22
Location: Ladysmith, Wisconsin
Salary: Open
Internal Number: R-0023896
Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!
Job Title:
Optometrist
Cost Center:
301321206 Ladysmith-Ophthalmology
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Time Type:
Full time
Job Description:
Marshfield Clinic Health System - Ladysmith Center is seeing an Optometrist to provide eye care services in a dynamic university community! The Optometrist is a skilled member of the allied health team who provides general optometric services to patients according to the philosophy and practice objectives established by Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) and the Department of Ophthalmology.
The Optometrist works independently, exercising sound clinical judgment and a commitment to customer focus, people orientation, system integration, and financial stability. The Optometrist demonstrates leadership and professionalism as a center citizen when acting as a representative of the MCHS and develops professional relationships within the community to promote and grow the practice.
- Competitive 2 year guaranteed salary
- Competitive bonus and/or stipend during training
- 4 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks CME
- $5,800 CME annual allowance
- Health, dental, life, disability, and occurrence-based malpractice insurance
- Generous Retirement Plan; 401(k) Plan; & 457(b) Plan
- Up to $20,000 relocation support
MCHS strongly encourages our physicians to be involved in medical education and research to continue building our strong foundation of patient care, research and education for years to come.
Marshfield Clinic Research Institute: http://www.marshfieldresearch.org/
Marshfield Clinic Division of Education: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/education
About The Ladysmith Community
Ladysmith is a contemporary community of 4,500 located on the scenic and recreational Flambeau River in Rusk County. Adjacent communities bring the area's population to about 6,000 and the service area of the Clinic and Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith to around 28,000. Recreationally, Ladysmith serves as a gateway to Indianhead Country - an area known for its fishing, hunting, canoeing, snowmobiling, and other outdoor fun. Christy Mountain provides downhill skiing within minutes of Ladysmith. Culturally, Ladysmith offers the Flambeau Valley Arts Association that brings music, drama, and dance groups to the areas.
Marshfield Clinic Health System physicians and staff are motivated by our mission to enrich lives. We serve more than 350,000 unique patients each year through accessible, high quality health care, research and education. With more than 1,600 providers in 170 medical specialties and subspecialties as well as over 13,000 employees in 65 clinical locations in 45 communities serving Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Marshfield Clinic Health System is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care.
The Marshfield Promise
Motivated by our mission to enrich lives, we use common values to ensure those we serve feel supported in their healthcare journey and staff and providers are actively engaged with one another. Together through our actions, we promise to deliver compassionate, safe and expert care to everyone.
The Marshfield Promise is centered around 5 core values; Patient-Centered, Trust, Teamwork, Excellence and Affordability.
For more information please contact:
Katie Johnson, Physician and APC Recruiter
Cell: 715-351-9545
johnson.katherine@marshfieldclinic.org
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required: Graduate of accredited School of Optometry.
Preferred/Optional: None
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required: None
Preferred/Optional: Experience in multidisciplinary setting.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
Minimum Required: Current license of Optometrist (OD) in State of Wisconsin. Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agents / Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.
Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System's Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
