Optometrist

The Medserv Group; City of Johnstown (NY); On-site; USD 162,000 - 208,000; Part time

Job summary

The MedServ Group is seeking a Part-Time Optometrist to provide eye care services to residents in Johnstown, New York and surrounding areas. This role offers a flexible schedule and is based as a 1099 independent contractor.

Responsibilities include performing eye examinations, diagnosing and managing ocular conditions, prescribing corrective lenses, maintaining EMR, and collaborating with facility staff to support residents’ visual health and quality of life.

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited program.
• Active NY optometry license in good standing.
• Experience with geriatric populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for nursing home and long-term care residents.
• Diagnose and manage common eye conditions (cataracts, glaucoma, AMD, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye).
• Prescribe eyeglasses and other corrective lenses.
• Maintain accurate EMR and complete clinical documentation promptly.
• Educate patients on eye health, disease prevention, and treatment compliance.
• Collaborate with facility staff and healthcare professionals to coordinate resident care.
• Follow NY State requirements, HIPAA regulations, and federal healthcare standards.

Skills

Geriatric care

EMR proficient

Clinical diagnosis

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Tools

Optometry equipment

Job description

Part-Time Optometrist

Johnstown, New York | Part-Time | Flexible Schedule

Position Overview

The MedServ Group is a growing medical practice that provides residents in skilled nursing facilities and long-term care settings with high-quality care. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care services to residents in the Johnstown, New York area. The Optometrist will perform routine and medical eye examinations, diagnose and manage ocular conditions, prescribe corrective lenses, and collaborate with healthcare staff to support residents’ visual health and quality of life.

Position Details

Position: Part-Time Optometrist

Location: Johnstown, New York and surrounding area

Schedule: Part-time, flexible schedule

Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for nursing home and long-term care residents.
• Diagnose and manage common eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye syndrome, and other age-related ocular diseases.
• Prescribe eyeglasses and other corrective lenses as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and complete clinical documentation promptly.
• Educate patients on eye health, disease prevention, and treatment compliance.
• Collaborate with facility staff and other healthcare professionals to coordinate resident care.
• Follow applicable New York State requirements, HIPAA regulations, and federal healthcare standards.

Ideal Candidate

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Current New York State optometry license in good standing.
• Experience working with geriatric populations preferred.
• Strong clinical diagnostic and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred.

Education & Credentials

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution and an active New York State optometry license in good standing are required.

Compensation

Per-Patient Option: $40–$45 per patient; approximately 22–25 patients per visit.

Percentage-of-Collections Option: 35%–40% of collections; approximately $1,050–$1,200 per visit when seeing 25 patients.

All clinicians engaged by The MedServ Group are 1099 independent contractors.