Staff Optometrist - Per Diem

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Function :

Under the supervision of the Clinical Director of Optometry, the Staff Optometrist provides comprehensive quality eye care to a broad range of patients, engages in clinical teaching, and assists the clinical director in clinical operations. The Staff Optometrist also adheres to all clinical operations, including patient care, compliance with regulatory agencies / requirements (e.g. OSHA, DPH, JCAHO), infection control, quality assurance, equipment maintenance, patient complaints, and incident reporting.

We are seeking a Per Diem Optometrist to join our team for regular clinical coverage. This role requires availability at least twice per month for pre-scheduled shifts provided in advance and some flexibility to cover as needed for providers who are out.

Representative Duties :

Provide comprehensive quality eye care

• Provide hands-on care while achieving the highest levels of appropriateness, quality, efficiency, accessibility and responsiveness
• Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness
• Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system
• Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment
• Prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions
• Maintain knowledge of relevant medications and non-pharmaceutical patient care aides
• Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan
• Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors

Engage in clinical teaching

Meet agency participatory expectation

Perform other related job duties as required

Requirements :

Preferred Requirements

We offer competitive salaries, and for those who qualify, an excellent benefits package; including comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans, and a retirement plan with employer match. We also provide 11 paid holidays, paid vacation, and more. LGBTQIA+ identified persons, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC), and individuals from other historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.