Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) / University of Oklahoma (OU)

Oklahoma City, OK 

The Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI)/University of Oklahoma (OU) - Department of Ophthalmology is seeking an American Orthoptic Council (AOC) certified orthoptist to assist in clinical evaluation and non-surgical management of children and adults with strabismus and amblyopia. The pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus service currently has two full-time physicians, two part-time physicians, and one full-time orthoptist. Our neuro-ophthalmology service also treats adult strabismus and has 3.5 full-time faculty. DMEI is unique in that it is an independent 501c(3) institution that is located on the OU Health Sciences Center campus and houses the OU Department of Ophthalmology. The medical staff of 42 providers includes a blend of full-time medical school faculty employed by the University, as well as clinical faculty employed by the Eye Institute, who work together seamlessly to provide high-quality comprehensive and subspecialty eye care to the state and surrounding region. We have clinic facilities at the Children’s Hospital of Oklahoma and DMEI, as well as a DMEI satellite clinic in Edmond. Combining the 3 locations, we have a total of 13 fully equipped long exam lanes, each with new M&S systems, dedicated to pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. Oklahoma City is a vibrant and growing city with a competitive cost of living. There are many opportunities for community involvement. Other prominent industries in the city include aerospace, energy, and bioscience.

Additional details regarding DMEI can be found at www.dmei.org. Salary support and benefits are extremely competitive and appropriately commensurate with experience.

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