Optometrist

Job Summary:

• Tests patient's general eye health and level of vision
• Screens for disease affecting the eye
• Ascertains whether patient needs corrective lenses or other types of corrective eye wear
• Will be working out of our Midtown and Queens locations

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseased and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness
2. Analyze test results
3. Develop plan of treatment/care for the patient that also includes education and follow-up visits
4. Prescribe medications/eyeglasses to treat eye disease and make referrals, as indicated by the needs of the patient
5. Communicates with Ophthalmologist and other health care providers related to diagnosis, treatment and plan for the patient either verbally and/or through documentation in the medical record
6. Maintains current and complete documentation in the medical record that reflects the care and services provided to the patient
7. Adheres to the center's established policies and procedures
8. Expected to travel to our Midtown and Queens locations

Education and Experience:

1. Current License as an O.D. In New York State
2. Meets all of the requirements for appointment/reappointment as a member of the medical staff
3. Current CPR Certification

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Hospital, Medical, Dental and Vision benefits at no cost to all benefits-eligible employees and their eligible dependents
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick Time, and 12 Paid Holidays)
• 401(k) Plan - With Employer Contribution
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Malpractice Insurance Reimbursement
• License Fee Reimbursement