Government Optometry Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
07/13/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45638B
Job Title
PS Clinical Optometrist
Working Title
PS Clinical Optometrist
Career Progression Track
H
Track Level
FLSA Code
Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes
Standard Hours per Week
20
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Weekdays | Parkway Health Center in Orem.
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00267 - Ophthalmology-Services
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$125,000 - $200,000
Close Date
10/13/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Optometrist will provide clinical services to University of Utah Health patients in a manner consistent with the scope of practice and quality of care standards applicable to Optometrist's training and specialty.
The position reports to the Medical Director of Vision Services and Department Administrative Director. As an employee of the University of Utah Health, Optometrist will be required to:

• Comply with all applicable policies, procedures, practices, requirements and standards of the University of Utah and the Community Clinics;
• Comply with all directives of the Medical Director relating to Optometrist's employment;
• Comply with all applicable laws and canons of professional ethics;
• Comply with all other requirements of the standard employment agreement.

The location for this position is Parkway Health Center in Orem, Utah.
Responsibilities
Clinical Care:
Optometrist will have full responsibility and authority over the medical functions of their practice, such as engaging in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, defects or injuries and recommending or prescribing treatments for the relief or cure of physical, mental or functional ailments or defects.
Optometrist agrees to provide all information and to execute any documents necessary to affect their participation as a Medicare and Medicaid participating physician and as a participating provider under such managed care contracts and other federal programs and any successors to existing programs, as University may reasonably deem advisable.
Call Coverage.
Optometrist must take night, weekend and holiday call, as determined by the Medical Director according to the needs determined by the clinical practice location and/or specialty. Documentation of on call messages is a requirement of the position.
Administrative Duties:
Optometrist must perform and/or participate in any administrative duties, training programs, meetings, and other requirements which may be ancillary to the providing of clinical care, as necessary to perform Optometrist's professional functions.
Education:
Optometrist must agree, when appropriate, to teach medical students and other professional students and complete all documents required for student rotations.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Perform eye exams
2. Orders appropriate vision screening tests
3. Treat conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism
4. Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses
5. Provide low-vision aids and vision therapy
6. Diagnose eye conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and conjunctivitis
7. Prescribe medications for certain eye conditions (in some states)
Minimum Qualifications
-Doctorate of Optometry.
-Optometrist must hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Utah.
-Optometrist must have and maintain U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency number without any suspension, diminution or revocation.
-Optometrist must meet all the qualifications to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs or any similar government-funded health care program or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
-Optometrist must maintain a practice of medicine consistent with recognized standards of medical care and perform all -activities in accordance with those standards.
-Optometrist shall meet all qualifications required to obtain professional malpractice liability coverage.
Preferences
Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.