Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology Pediatric Outreach Program

Job description

Perform requirements for Staff Members as outlined in Compliance Roles and Responsibilities in OHSU Hospitals and Clinics; and also specific compliance requirements as outlined by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners. Carry out responsibilities in an ethical, effective and professional manner. Report potential compliance problems using the reporting processes as outlined in the Code of Conduct. Model ethical and appropriate behavior, professional standards, compliance and personal integrity. Participate in training programs. Understand and comply with the Code of Conduct, OHSU and departmental policies and procedures, applicable rules and regulations. Adheres to all Casey Eye Institute Service Excellence standards and expectations and attends all related mandatory training programs.
• Requires a Doctor of Optometry degree; current Oregon and Washington Optometry licensure.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
• Monthly travel to community and school-based health clinic community partner sites, with up to 20% travel with some prescheduled weekend work
• Ability to work in a variety of environments and stand or sit for continuous hours a day.
• Ability to move about mobile unit(s) and move equipment, and carts up to 30 pounds.
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls (specifically slitlamp and phoropter apparatus).
• Sit or stand while examining patients' eyes.
• Repetitive finger, hand and wrist motions.
• See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Determine the distance between objects.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
• Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.
• Requires a Doctor of Optometry degree; current Oregon and Washington Optometry licensure.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
• Monthly travel to community and school-based health clinic community partner sites, with up to 20% travel with some prescheduled weekend work
• Ability to work in a variety of environments and stand or sit for continuous hours a day.
• Ability to move about mobile unit(s) and move equipment, and carts up to 30 pounds.
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls (specifically slitlamp and phoropter apparatus).
• Sit or stand while examining patients' eyes.
• Repetitive finger, hand and wrist motions.
• See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Determine the distance between objects.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
• Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.