Optometrist

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an Optometrist to join our team in Troy, MI! Are you an Optometrist who is looking for a place to develop professionally? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and thriving Ophthalmology group? In our practice, you will be able to use your skills and expertise to provide high-quality vision care to our patients. You will have an opportunity to get to know your patients, as you will be involved with their care from beginning to end. We have built great relationships with medical doctors to help build referrals.

Benefits :

• Competitive salary
• Company 401k
• Paid holidays and vacations
• CME allowance
• Health, Dental, Vision and Disability insurance

Pay Range : $110,000-$130,000 / yr

Position Summary :

Diagnoses, manages and treats conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examines eyes and visual system, diagnose problems and impairments, prescribes corrective lenses, and provides treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Examine eyes, using observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities, such as diabetes, glaucoma or hypertension. Tests may include refractions, retinoscopy, lensometry, slit lamp examination, visual field, pupil, and mobility testing, genloscopy and tear function testing.

2. Prescribes, supplies, fits, and adjusts eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.

3. Prescribes medications to that eye diseases, removes foreign bodies from the eye, and analyzes test results and develops appropriate treatment plans.

4. Prescribes therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision and provide vision therapy and low-vision rehabilitation.

5. Educates and counsels patients on contact lens care, visuc1I hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.

6. May at times provide pre- and post-operative care as requested by Ophthalmologists.

7. Follows established practice policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and / or infection control standards.

8. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.

9. Maintain communication with ophthalmology, optical and support staff to optimize quality clinical care and service.

10. As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and / or prevention programs.

11. Preforms miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements :

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