OPTOMETRIST

About the role

The Optometrist provides vision evaluations and assesses visual acuity and overall eye health. Diagnoses and treats various eye conditions, diseases, and injuries. Prescribes corrective lenses or medications as needed and provides pre- and post-operative care for patients. Promotes healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat various eye conditions, diseases, and injuries.
• Prescribe corrective lenses or medications as needed.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care for patients.
• Counsel and educate patients on maintaining healthy vision.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.

Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school.
• Valid IA state license to practice optometry.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively explain diagnoses and treatment plans to diverse patient populations, ranging from pediatrics to seniors.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills to effectively explain diagnoses and treatment plans to diverse patient populations, ranging from pediatrics to seniors, along with collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to diagnose and treat various eye conditions, diseases, and injuries.
• Knowledge of prescribing corrective lenses or medications.
• Experience in providing pre- and post-operative care for patients.
• Ability to counsel and educate patients on maintaining healthy vision.
• Collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Benefits

• IPERS (Retirement Package)
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Education Opportunities

Pay

• Full-time, salaried.

Schedule

• Typically from 8am – 5pm, with some variance based on patient needs.