Optometrist

Kaiser Permanente; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an optometrist to examine patients with a full range of visual problems, diagnose diseases, and prescribe treatments. The role includes referrals within Kaiser Permanente and collaboration with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology to optimize patient care.

The position requires licensure in MD/VA/DC, a valid NPI, and BLS certification. Travel to NOVA centers will be needed based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry.
• Optometrist license in MD/VA/DC and NPI.
• BLS certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients using optometry instruments and techniques.
• Diagnose visual diseases and prescribe treatments per state regulations.
• Prescribe and fit contact lenses; assess low-vision needs.
• Refer patients to Kaiser Permanente providers for further care.
• Collaborate with internal medicine, pediatrics and ophthalmology on care issues.
• Travel to NOVA optometry centers as needed.
• Participate in departmental meetings and peer review activities.

Skills

Clinical examination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient care

Education

Graduation from accredited school of Optometry

Optometrist License (Maryland)

Optometrist License (Virginia)

Optometrist License (District of Columbia)

National Provider Identifier

Basic Life Support (AHA)

Job description

Job Summary:

To examine patients having full range of visual problems, diagnose visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies, and prescribe treatment as licensed and credited. To refer patients to other appropriate Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation and treatment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Examines patients having a full range of visual problems by using a full field of optometry instruments and techniques.
• Diagnoses visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies and prescribes treatment according to the laws of the State of Maryland, District, or Commonwealth.
• Prescribes and fits contact lenses.
• Determines visual requirements of the partially sighted. Prescribes low-vision aids such as telescopic and microscopic lenses, magnifiers, and other optical devices to aid low-vision patients.
• In the state or jurisdiction in which licensed or under the standing orders of a physician, uses diagnostic pharmaceutical agents to detect and diagnose ocular pathology. Uses examination techniques to determine ocular signs of systemic diseases and medications.
• Refers patients to other appropriate Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation and treatment.
• Participates in departmental and educational meetings including peer review activities within the department and medical facility.
• Consults regularly with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology on patient care issues.
• Assists in implementing eye care in-service education programs for medical center staff and at patient education seminars.
• Under the standing orders of a physician and in co-management with an ophthalmologist, evaluates and manages stated anterior segment disorders.

will require travel to all NOVA optometry centers based on business need.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience or successful completion of accredited optometry residency program.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Optometrist License (Maryland) OR Optometrist License (Virginia) OR Optometrist License (District of Columbia)
• National Provider Identifier
• Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association
• Optometrist License (Virginia)

Additional Requirements:

• Enrollment in PECOS within 90 days of hire required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an interdisciplinary health care environment preferred or successful completion of accredited residency program.
• Accredited residency in Optometry preferred.