Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Medical Pediatric Optometrist - Columbia, South Carolina Prisma Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare organization in South Carolina, seeks a Doctor of Optometry who is specialized in pediatric care to join our team of excellent providers. Residency training in Pediatric Optometry or Medical Pediatric Optometry desired. Preferred to have completed a residency in a program with both pediatric optometrists and pediatric ophthalmologists, possibly even affiliated with a children's hospital. Ideal candidate would enjoy working with a pediatric population (early childhood-late teens) and be well-versed in the diagnosis and management of binocular vision and developmental vision disorders. Candidate should be willing to collaborate with our team of two pediatric ophthalmologists and should be comfortable performing failed vision screenings referred from local school systems. Proficiency in fitting pediatric specialty contact lenses (i.e. lenses for aphakia, keratoconus, microcornea, etc) is desired. The department is a teaching department, training residents and medical students from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.

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Competitive salary commensurate with experience Paid relocation and malpractice with tail coverage Professional allowance Generous benefits including retirement, health, dental and vision coverage. Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer Prisma Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare provider in South Carolina, is a progressive and highly integrated academic health care delivery system committed to medical excellence through clinical care, education, and research. With nearly 30,000 team members, 18 hospitals, 2,984 beds and more than 300 physician practice sites, Prisma Health serves more than 1.2 million unique patients annually. Its goal is to improve the health of all South Carolinians by enhancing clinical quality, the patient experience and access to affordable care, as well as conducting clinical research and training the next generation of medical professionals. The beautiful city of Columbia is the state capital, and home to the University of South Carolina's main campus. It is ideally located near the mountains, beaches, and beautiful Lake Murray. We also enjoy a diverse and thriving economy, excellent quality of life and wonderful cultural and educational opportunities. Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV to: Carrie Dover, Physician Recruiter, carrie.dover@prismahealth.org . Contact Information Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV to: Carrie Dover, Physician Recruiter, carrie.dover@prismahealth.org .