Neuro-Optometrist

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider known for its unmatched surgical expertise and innovative practices. As part of a collaborative team, you will have the unique opportunity to work within a highly respected vision therapy program at a renowned concussion center. This role offers excellent training and support for new graduates passionate about neuro-optometry and patient care. Experience a dynamic environment that embraces the latest advancements in medical technology and provides comprehensive care to patients. If you are looking to grow your career in a supportive setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage

CME Time and Allowance

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in optometry.
• Current PA state Medical License or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with neurologic conditions, focusing on concussion and brain injuries.
• Manage an optometric vision therapy program.

Skills

Neuro-optometry

Vision therapy

Patient care

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Board Certification

Job description

Position Overview

Our clinicians have a depth and breadth of surgical knowledge that are unmatched in the area, with expertise in less invasive techniques and innovative practices. At the Institute for Surgical Excellence, you'll be a part of a team that is setting the bar for surgical excellence.

• Unique opportunity to be on the cutting edge, as an important part of our thriving vision therapy program within this highly respected and collaborative concussion center.
• Treating patients with neurologic conditions, specifically concussion and other types of brain injuries.
• Excellent opportunity for a new graduate with special interest, passion for and/or training in the area of vision therapy, neuro-optometry, concussion and brain injury
• On-site training and off-site education and certifications will be provided for the right candidate.

Join a team of unmatched surgical expertise. Many of our clinicians have trained at the nation's best academic institutions and published promising research in prestigious medical journals. Practice with a team performing more than 85,000 surgeries every year - 25 percent more than other centers in the region.

In a Neuro-Optometrist career with LVHN, you'll experience:

• Expert clinicians who collaborate seamlessly with each other and with other highly trained professionals, each possessing unique areas of expertise
• The forefront of leading-edge technologies, delivering high-quality care to patients
• Our adaptable environment that stays current with the latest advancements in medical technology
• Patients state that they have never been anywhere like it, and that they feel confident in the comprehensive care they receive.

Benefits & Perks

As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. Explore our benefits.

• • Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
  • CME Time and Allowance
  • Relocation (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified
• Current PA state Medical License or ability to obtain a PA state Medical License
• Experience managing an optometric vision therapy program or treating patients in a setting that offers vision therapy preferred. On-site training will be provided to support the right candidate.
• FCOVD or FNORA certification, or commensurate training a plus.