Intern - Ophthalmology (lsu)

Job Description

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Job Posting Title:

Intern - Ophthalmology

   

Position Type:

Other Academic

   

Department:

LSUAM VetMed - VCS - Ophthalmology (Renee Thompson Carter (00010784))

   

Work Location:

Veterinary Medicine

   

Pay Grade:

Other Academic

   

Job Description:

Clinical case management will involve interactions with patients, students, other house officers, faculty members, technicians and clients in the veterinary teaching hospital. This position will involve primary case responsibility and exposure to small and large animals as well as exotic species, including wildlife. The intern will be required to participate in emergency duty with other members of the Ophthalmology Service.

The intern will participate in the clinical instruction of Phase 1 and Phase 2 students, will be included in the Ophthalmology journal club, book club and other educational programs associated with the service.

The intern will have the opportunity to develop and complete a research project during the program and will be involved in the data/sample collection and analysis, and other tasks as required for any ongoing research projects in the service.

Job Responsibilities:

50% Provide clinical care in the role of a veterinarian, i.e. examine patients, order tests, make diagnoses, prescribe treatments, and communicate with clients and referring veterinarians, for patients presented to their Specialty Service, during routine hours and will share emergency coverage (evening, weekends, holidays) with other team members.

40% Participate and assist with ongoing research projects that the Specialty service is currently performing. This will involve data/sample collection for ongoing projects and can also include assisting with grant writing, data interpretation, manuscript writing. 

10% Participate in the clinical and tutorial instruction of Phase I and II students, including daily student rounds; and other duties as assigned.
Participate in their Specialty Service Journal club, attend all HO Rounds/Seminar (VMED 7001) sessions and other seminars which are requirements of the Intern’s home Specialty Service. 

Minimum Qualifications:

DVM or Equivalent

Special or Physical Qualifications:

Required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and "on-call"/relief shifts.

Per PS 18- This position is a part of the Emergency Response Personnel - these personnel are linked with the hospital during any emergency response event and are expected to report in and perform as outlined in the emergency response plan.

Required to be capable of more than 50 pounds, standing or walking for prolonged periods, able to reach above and below the shoulder, vision (near sight), vision (far sight), sit, push/pulling, grasping, climbing, crawling, twisting, squatting, sitting, and/or bending

*Due to the nature of this position and/or responsibilities, this position is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67*

Compensation/Benefits: Competitive offer, participate in Public Service Forgiveness (PSLF) program, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, paid CE, Paid holidays accrued up to 14 days per year, accrue annual leave and sick leave based on position classification, employee assistant programs, wellness and mentorship programs, and more.

To learn more about LSU Vet Med and Baton Rouge, please visit the links below:

• LSU Vet Med: A Dynamic Biomedical Campus Shaping the Future of Animal and Human Health - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK5x-ivpbBU)

• LSU Vet Med website (https://www.lsu.edu/vetmed/index.php)

• Baton Rouge visitor information (https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/)

We teach. We heal. We discover. We protect. Join us at LSU Vet Med as we make a profound difference in global health!

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or other details about the position, please contact Dr. Renee Carter at reneecarter@lsu.edu.

   

Posting Date:

February 6, 2025

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

Y

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

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