Optometrist

Summit Health; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health is seeking a licensed Optometrist to join their collaborative, physician-led practice in New Jersey. This full-time or part-time role involves providing comprehensive eye care, ensuring thorough examinations for both adult and pediatric patients. The ideal candidate holds a Doctor of Optometry degree and a New Jersey practice license, with preferred experience and strong communication skills. A competitive compensation and benefits package are offered for this essential healthcare role.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous CME funding

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience required.
• Must maintain NJ State License.
• Proficiency with ocular medications and various types of contact lenses.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary eye care through comprehensive eye examinations.
• Perform various eye tests and assessments.
• Ensure adherence to quality of care and standard precautions.

Skills

Excellent oral/written communication

Interpersonal skills

Competency in medical decision making

Education

Doctor of Optometry degree (OD)

NJ License to practice

Tools

EMR

autorefractor

slit lamp

ophthalmic testing equipment

Job description

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If you are looking for a collaborative, dynamic, physician-led practice environment where you can learn, grow, and excel in providing integrated, multidisciplinary, patient-centered care, then Summit Health is the place to be!

We are currently seeking a licensed Optometrist to work collaboratively with our Ophthalmology Department. Full Time or Part Time opportunity. The Optometrist will provide primary eye care through a comprehensive eye examination for both adult and pediatric patients.

Essential Job Functions

• Obtain medical and ocular history
• Perform visual acuity tests using projected eye charts to measure distance visual acuity and hand-held acuity chart to measure near vision
• Test for color blindness
• Assess eye alignment with cover/uncover testing
• Evaluate ocular motility and stereopsis
• Perform retinoscopy and use a phoropter to determine the patient’s prescription for glasses and or contact lenses
• Proficient in the use of an autorefractor and aberrometer
• Proficient in the use of a slit lamp to perform a binocular microscopy to examine the structures of the front of the eye including eyelids, cornea, conjunctiva, iris, anterior chamber and lens
• Measure intraocular pressure using Goldman or non-contact tonometers
• Must be able to perform a dilated retinal exam
• Proficient in ancillary testing, including OCT, Visual Field Testing, Ocular A-Scan, B-Scan and Corneal Topography
• Needs to be familiar with ocular medications, various types of contact lenses and punctual plugs
• Display competency in medical decision making, test ordering and billing.
• Proficient with use of EMR including dictation and signing of notes in a timely manner. Employs timely use and management of tasks in EMR.
• Promote team atmosphere amongst colleagues and staff. Work effectively with staff.
• Assumes accountability for the quality of care, which he/she has delivered including maintaining standard precautions.
• Communicates and provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.
• Fulfill annual CME requirements.
• Maintain NJ State License.
• Maintain professional memberships.
  
  

Requirements Of The Optometrist

• Doctor of Optometry degree (OD) from an accredited medical school
• NJ License to practice
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
  
  

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous CME funding
  
  

SUMMIT HEALTH

We are a smoke and drug-free environment. EOE M/F/D/V

Employment Type: Full Time

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Health Care Provider

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  Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

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