Optometrist / Ophthalmology

Essential Functions

• Provides treatment of the visual system within the scope of optometric licensure, including writing prescriptions for ophthalmic spectacles, contact lenses, orthoptics and non-optical aids.
• Provides additional specialized testing and therapy, as needed

Maintains Compliance

• Maintains compliance with all current organizational, state and federal regulations pertaining to Optometry.

Provides Care

• Provides complete high quality optometric/vision care services.
• Assures that patients receive appropriate routine eye exams and urgent care, as well as other vision care that is appropriate in the care setting.
• Makes referrals to specialists or other providers when medically necessary.
• Maintains patient treatment monitoring and coordination.
• Ensures that documentation of care meets established quality standards.

Collaborates with Others

• Works cooperatively with the other members of the Clinic management team to assure a smooth vision Clinic operation and on all patient care issues.
• Responds to patient concerns about care issues and works to solve problems and improve patient care.
• Aids in incident report preparation, investigation, and follow-up.

Develops Protocols

• Develops vision care protocols, policies and procedures to assure compliance with accepted standards of quality.

Teaches and Mentors

• Assists in teaching and mentoring optometric students.

Supports Research

• Serves as a resource for physicians and Clinic staff regarding vision/patient care issues.
• Participates in studies to develop cost benefit information for the primary care vision Clinic.
• Assists in eye related research, as needed.

Additional Duties

• Assists in responding to patient concerns about care issues and works to solve problems and improve patient care.
• Aids in incident report preparation, investigation, and follow-up.
• Aids in the promotion of the vision/medical Clinic.
• Covers after hour clinic calls (via Dial MD) in rotation with other providers.
• Serves as first call for hospital on call coverage in conjunction with Clinical Service Chief (in rotation with other providers).

About The Role

Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.

Children’s is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university in the school of Optometry
• Previous experience working in pediatrics preferred
• Current and valid state license as an Optometrist
• BCLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association