Meets requirements for medical staff appointment/reappointment
Current CPR Certification
Responsibilities
Examine eyes to determine visual acuity and diagnose abnormalities
Analyze test results to inform treatment decisions
Develop treatment plans that include patient education and follow-up
Prescribe medications and eyeglasses, making referrals as needed
Communicate with Ophthalmologists and healthcare providers regarding patient care
Maintain accurate documentation of patient care in medical records
Adhere to established policies and procedures of the center
Benefits
Hospital, Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits at no cost for eligible employees and dependents
Paid Time Off including vacation, personal, sick time, and holidays
401(k) Plan with employer contribution after one year
Life Insurance coverage
Tuition Reimbursement for further education
Life Cycle Benefits including gym membership reimbursements
Pre-Paid Legal Services for employees
Full Job Description
*Please note this will mainly be based out of our Queens location with potential to travel to our Brooklyn location* We are looking for an Optometrist to help in our mission of providing top notch vision services to our Union members. It's an exciting opportunity for any Optometrist looking to make an impact for under-represented communities and want a stable work schedule (No weekends and no overnights!).
Job Summary:
Tests patient's general eye health and level of vision
Screens for disease affecting the eye
Ascertains whether patient needs corrective lenses or other types of corrective eye wear
Will be working out of all of our Midtown, Harlem, Brooklyn, and Queens Health Centers
Duties and Responsibilities:
Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseased and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness
Analyze test results
Develop plan of treatment/care for the patient that also includes education and follow-up visits
Prescribe medications/eyeglasses to treat eye disease and make referrals, as indicated by the needs of the patient
Communicates with Ophthalmologist and other health care providers related to diagnosis, treatment and plan for the patient either verbally and/or through documentation in the medical record
Maintains current and complete documentation in the medical record that reflects the care and services provided to the patient
Adheres to the center's established policies and procedures
Expected to travel to our Midtown and Queens locations
Education and Experience:
Current License as an O.D. In New York State
Meets all of the requirements for appointment/reappointment as a member of the medical staff
Current CPR Certification
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Hospital, Medical, Dental and Vision benefits at no cost to all benefits-eligible employees and their eligible dependents
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays)
401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution after a year of employment
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Cycle Benefits (reimbursements for gym memberships, financial planning, etc.)
