Sutter Health

Optometrist III

Sutter Health$145K — $217K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited school of Optometry.
  • 5 years of recent relevant experience in optometry.
  • Current Optometrist licensure (OPT) required.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
  • Strong knowledge of ocular pharmacology and relevant medical practices.

Responsibilities

  • Perform general eye examinations and address patients' chief complaints.
  • Diagnose chronic and acute eye conditions and create treatment plans.
  • Travel to multiple locations as required by the role.
  • Document patient information clearly and efficiently.
  • Collaborate with fellow physicians and staff for optimal patient care.
  • Promote a team-oriented environment working flexibly with colleagues.
  • Stay updated with continuing education to maintain licensure.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs.
  • Flexible work scheduling to accommodate various patient needs.
  • Support for ongoing education and professional development.
Full Job Description

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD

Position Overview:

Perform general eye examination, address the patient's chief complaint and diagnose chronic and acute conditions affecting the ocular system along formulating plans to manage or treat any of these conditions assessed. ***The position requires travel to multiple locations.***

Job Description:

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

EDUCATION:

  • Doctorate: Graduate from an accredited school of Optometry with a Doctor of Optometry Degree.

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 5 years recent relevant experience.


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • OPT-Optometrist

  • BLS-Basic Life Support


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to apply the principles, theories, practices and techniques of optometric practice, including anatomy, physiology, pathology and mechanics of the human eye, visual processes and detailed knowledge of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics.

  • Medical knowledge with competent and quality skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice.

  • Professional, role model with leadership qualities that is motivated and demonstrates initiative in their work.

  • Good verbal and written communication/consultative/collaborative skills for regular contact with young patient, adult patient, along with fellow physicians and staff.

  • Clear and complete documentation skills along with computer data entry skills to enter patient information.

  • Team player with ability to work with others in a flexible and cooperative manner.

  • Must be able to maximize the utilization of resources and manage varying procedures and interruptions.

  • Seeks to further skills through continuing education per license requirements

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Pay Range is $145,204.80 to $217,796.80 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
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