Optometrist - Health Equity for Adolescents in the Legal System (HEAL) - Per Diem

Routine Duties

• Routine on-site eye examinations including problem-oriented history, visual acuity, eye health assessment, refraction, disposition, and eyeglass order generation.
• Completion of any documentation, records, and/or any other vision services, within the equipment parameters and scope of Optometrists, as provided by the State.
• Referral to an Ophthalmologist, other physician(s), or telemedicine services for care beyond the scope of on-site Optometry, as needed.

Qualifications

Current NYS license to practice optometry.

Benefits

The HEAL Program is a new NYC Health + Hospitals initiative to transition into being the primary provider of medical services to young people in City custody.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

24/7 medical care across two secure detention sites, two school-based health centers, and limited pharmacy services at seven non-secure sites (group homes).