Comprehensive Optometrist

West Virginia University Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a Board-certified Optometrist to join our expanding team within a nationally recognized academic medical center in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Working as an optometrist at WVU offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population with complex ocular conditions, collaborate within a high-volume subspecialty environment, and grow professionally in a supportive academic setting.

WVU Medicine is the clinical and academic health enterprise of West Virginia University and stands as the state’s largest health system and private employer. Founded in 1996 to unify academic medicine, clinical care, and community health initiatives, WVU Medicine has grown into a regional powerhouse with 30 hospitals across West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. It includes specialized institutes, such as the WVU Cancer Institute, WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute, WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, WVU Eye Institute, and the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, and employs over 47,000 people. With more than 3,260 beds, the system delivers comprehensive care, ranging from primary services and advanced procedures like robotic cardiac surgery to mobile cancer screenings.

The foundation of WVU Medicine is deeply rooted in the history of West Virginia University, which began offering medical education in 1869. The School of Medicine evolved from a two-year program in 1912 to a full four-year medical school by 1960, thanks to a unique “pop tax” on soft drinks that funded its expansion. Over the decades, the WVU Health Sciences Center has grown to include schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Public Health, serving more than 2,500 students.

• Nationally ranked among the best small cities in America for quality of life, education, and outdoor recreation.
• Safe, family-friendly university town with excellent schools, affordable housing, and vibrant arts and culture.
• Conveniently located just over an hour from Pittsburgh and within driving distance of Washington, D.C.

Join a forward-looking academic team — help shape the future of imaging at WVU while living and working in a dynamic, supportive environment.

For additional information, or to submit your CV, please contact Karen-Marie Johnson, Senior Physician Recruiter, at karen-marie.johnson@wvumedicine.org

West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer -Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

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