Traveling Optometrist

Aria Care Partners; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Overnight lodging and meals for distant travel

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A vision care provider in Louisiana is seeking a Mobile Optometrist. This role involves providing eye care services to patients in skilled nursing facilities. Responsibilities include conducting eye exams, diagnosing ocular diseases, and recommending patient care options. Candidates should have an optometry degree and a valid driver's license. With a flexible schedule, you can work as little or as much as needed. You'll receive compensation based on productivity and mileage reimbursement for travel.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye exams using mobile optometric equipment.
• Diagnose and treat ocular disease.
• Prescribe, fit, and adjust eyeglasses.
• Recommend appropriate patient follow-up and care options.
• Answer questions and educate patients and staff.
• Deliver outstanding customer service.
• Support in the development of the overall service.

Skills

Clinical services

Patient care

Ocular disease diagnosis

Education

Optometry degree

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Mobile Optometrist to join our team and provide excellent eye care to our patients! Whether you are a new college graduate or a seasoned physician, this could be a perfect opportunity! As an Aria Care Partners Optometrist, your responsibilities include servicing patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities in your area. Delivering clinical services and routine, acute, and chronic eye disease care. To be successful in this role, you should be able to treat all kinds of patients with kindness and discretion, from the disabled to the elderly. Ultimately, you will ensure the accurate diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and injuries.

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Work-Life Balance

Work as little as a couple of times per month to five days per week. We work with your schedule!

Compensation

• Production based model with minimum per day rate guaranteed.
• Time and mileage rates given for drives to/from facilities.
• Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye exams using mobile optometric equipment and general diagnostic interpretation.
• Diagnose and treat ocular disease.
• Prescribe, fit, and adjust eyeglasses.
• Recommend appropriate patient follow-up and care options.
• Answer questions and educate patients, family or responsible parties, and facility staff about any concerning vision and optical matters.
• Deliver outstanding customer service through all patient interactions.
• Support in the development of the overall service.

Location

This position covers their home market which includes driving up to a 3-hour radius. For locations greater than 2.5 hours, the company offers overnight lodging and meals. Mileage reimbursement is included, as well as paid time for all driving that exceeds normal commute time.

About Aria Care Partners

Aria Care Partners is the national leader in providing onsite dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care to over 3500 long-term care and skilled nursing facilities across 25 states. Aria Care Partners believes that our clinicians should be able to focus on providing the best, most comprehensive care for their patients. Our clinicians visit different skilled nursing communities daily, bringing life-affirming care to an underserved population. Our business model, innovation, customer support and teamwork deliver an unparalleled customer experience, resulting in a customer satisfaction rating of over 98%. Executing this strategic philosophy resulted in rapid company growth with revenue increases of 25%–30% annually over the last 4 years, nearly doubling the size of the company. Company values include caring fully for our customers and fellow employees, striving for excellence and continuous improvement, and excelling through the power of teamwork and collaboration. At Aria Care Partners, our mission is to enrich the quality of life for every resident with passion and compassion.

Working at Aria Matters

Do what you do best, patient care! We focus on the clinical operations team managing all the coordination, including Scheduling and billing, so you can stay focused on doing what you love, providing "The Senior Standard of Care" to our patients!