What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometrist Ophthalmologist position at Cedar Park Group?
Are you a skilled optometrist or ophthalmologist looking to elevate your career with a leadership role? Cedar Park Med is seeking a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist to work with pediatrics In NYC. The position involves training staff on all aspects of the vision screening process. If you are a motivated and experienced optometrist or ophthalmologist apply with Cedar Park Group and see where your career can go!
This is a part-time consulting role with an estimated 294 hours per year, averaging 5-6 hours per week.
Hours are flexible but will be based on training schedules, site visits, and consultation needs.
Most work will take place during regular school hours (Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 3 PM) at various school sites across NYC.
Duration: 2 year contract
Requirements:
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience
- A New York State licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist with experience in pediatric vision issues and in training staff.
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work in multiple sites throughout NYC in multi-cultural settings with diverse populations.
Duties:
- Train the entire vision-screening staff of approximately 200 people at the start of each school year and train new employees throughout the year as needed.
- Observe staff performance and provide corrective instruction as needed. The teams work throughout the five boroughs of New York City.
- Regularly review all screening protocols and make recommendations, as needed, for changes in instruments or practice. Incorporate changes into the Vision Program’s Vision Screening Manual.
- Review and interpret E12S forms (eye reports written by the children’s eye doctors). Consult on cases needing an expert opinion.
- Serve as liaison to the community of external eye doctors who examine children with failed vision screenings to clarify orders and field questions and suggestions from doctors.
- Provide expert consultation to Program staff via telephone and e-mail as requested.
- Assist doctors in providing diagnosis, treatment and/or referrals for advanced eye care
- Provide quality assurance reports to program leadership with the evaluation and recommendations for correction with training recommendations, if deemed appropriate.
Benefits:
- PTO
- Vacation pay
- Bonus pay
- Health insurance
- 401k
Why Join Us: Join Cedar Park Med and experience a company that genuinely values your growth and success. Beyond our standard benefits like bonuses, PTO, health insurance, and training and career advancement, you will have an entire team dedicated to your success. Your personal recruiter will help you with your credentialing and document process. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and experience the difference a dedicated team can make, we invite you to join Cedar Park and become part of our family. Your career growth and success are our top priority!
