What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometrist - Redwood Falls, MN position at CentraCare?
Optometrist – Redwood Falls, MN
CentraCare is hiring an Optometrist for our Redwood Falls location.
The Optometrist will examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures as well as diagnose related systemic conditions. Practice as an integral part of the health care team, directing and co-managing the care of patients as appropriate.
Schedule:
- 1.0 FTE - PT, 1099, or Casual options available!
- Day shifts, M-F 8am-5pm
- No call, no weekends, no holidays
Responsibilities
- Perform complete vision exams as needed on scheduled patients.
- Diagnose and treat ocular conditions referring to ophthalmologists as appropriate.
- Co-manage ocular conditions, treatment, and surgery with ophthalmologists.
- Provide contact lens services - including contact lens fittings, refits, pick-ups, and replacements.
- Small object removal
- Perform other duties as needed by the physicians to provide the highest level of ophthalmic care to each of our patients.
Must be able to obtain a MN License.
Open to new grads!
CentraCare
CentraCare is committed to the patients and families we serve in the communities we call home throughout Central, West Central and Southwestern Minnesota. We listen then serve, we guide and heal—because health means everything.
- Has grown to be one of the largest health systems in Minnesota.
- Leading provider of rural health in the state
- Recent investment in system-wide employee culture
- Innovative population health and wellness initiatives
- Collaborative physician and administration leadership model
- Access to more than 40 medical and surgical specialties
- Work for an organization that offers nationally recognized care. View our most recent awards by clicking here. https://www.centracare.com/about-us/awards-recognitions/
CentraCare – Redwood
- New, state of the art medical facility offers hospital and clinic in one building to meet the growing needs of this thriving region
- 14-bed hospital includes 3-bed OB unit
- Family medicine practice staffed by 7 doctors (3 c-section trained), 9 advanced practice providers and 1 Psychologist
- Visiting specialties including audiology, cardiology, dermatology, general surgery, oncology, orthopedics, podiatry, and urology
- Aquatic therapy pool, wide-bore MRI, surgery department completing more than 1,000 surgical procedures per year
- Optometry, Ophthalmology and Retail Optical
- Home Health and Hospice serving a 30-mile radius of Redwood Falls
Community of Redwood Falls, MN
- Community of 5,000 people located along the scenic Minnesota River, 50 miles south of Willmar, 35 miles east of Marshall
- Four season recreation including Ramsey Park, the state’s largest municipal park, nicknamed “Little Yellowstone of Minnesota.” Surrounding parks and trails offering spectacular views of the Minnesota River Valley.
- Attractions include aquatic center, community center, museum, zoo, golf courses, casino, and annual music festival
- Great public and private school options
- Municipal airport
For More Information, Visit These Links
CentraCare - Redwood https://www.centracare.com/locations/centracare-redwood-hospital/
About CentraCare https://www.centracare.com/about-us/
CentraCare Physician & APP Recruitment https://jobs.centracare.com/us/en/physicians-apps
Community Resources
City of Redwood Falls https://ci.redwood-falls.mn.us/
Redwood Area Chamber & Tourism https://redwoodfalls.org/
Redwood Area Community Guide https://redwoodfalls.org/tourism/visitors-guide/
City of Redwood Falls Parks & Recreation https://redwoodareacommunitycenter.com/
Ramsey Park https://redwoodareacommunitycenter.com/area-parks/ramsey-park/
Redwood Gazette https://www.redwoodfallsgazette.com/
Redwood Area School District https://www.redwoodareaschools.com/
St. John Lutheran School K-8 https://www.sjschool.org/
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
