Optometrist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Optometrist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate is one who is passionate about providing comprehensive vision care to the full scope of their licensure to both Native and non-Native patients within the serene area of Northern New Mexico. You will be able to provide state-of-the-art eye care which includes diagnosing and treating vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and eye diseases like glaucoma, as well as prescribing eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications. You will deliver pre- and postoperative care for surgical patients, evaluate systemic conditions like diabetes that affect eye health, and refer patients to other physicians or specialists when needed. Additionally, you will promote eye health through patient education, including guidance on the proper use and care of contact lenses, and provide specialized care for conditions such as dry eye disease.

Essential Functions:

• Must be proficient in the diagnosis and management of common ocular diseases including conjunctival and corneal disease, anterior uveitis, retinal vascular disease (including diabetic ocular complications), optic nerve disease (including glaucoma), retinal degenerations (including macular degeneration), retinal tears and detachments, as well as routine comprehensive eye exams.
• Diagnosis of visual and ocular problems through external and internal physical evaluation of the eye and adnexa.
• Treatment of visual, ophthalmic, and related disorders through prescription of corrective lenses, pharmacological therapy and other standard treatments, consistent with granted privileges.
• Provision of emergency eye care including diagnosis and treatment of ocular trauma or pathology on an outpatient basis consistent with granted clinical privileges.
• Referral of patients requiring medical or surgical services to the appropriate medical specialty.
• Completion of accurate patient care notes and billing documents, which comply with professional, federal, and other applicable guidelines.
• Provision of care to inpatients consistent with clinical privileges or in assistance to ophthalmologist.
• Responsible for timely electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an accredited school.

• Must hold a therapeutic pharmaceutical level optometry license.

• Must possess and maintain a current and unrestricted license to practice as an optometrist in any state within the United States, District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

• Must be a credentialed member of the Medical Staff by meeting the criteria for Credentialing and Privileging in accordance of Medical Staff Bylaws.

• Must be able to pass a TB screening.

• Must provide written copy of immunization record prior to employment.

• Must pass background check for position.

• Must be able to comply with the Pueblo of Picuris Drug Free Workplace policies.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $1,250.00 - $1,750.00 per day

Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Loan repayment program
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Compensation Package:

• Signing bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Peñasco, NM 87553 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Peñasco, NM 87553: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Peñasco, NM 87553

Salary : $1,250 - $1,750