Optometrist

Lifedoc Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifedoc Health in Memphis, TN is seeking an Optometrist (OD) with NBEO certification and at least 1 year of experience to join our patient-focused care team. We offer both part-time and full-time opportunities in a community-focused, compliant practice.

You will diagnose, treat, and manage eye care, document visits in the EMR, and collaborate with ophthalmology when needed. Competitive compensation is offered with a patient-first philosophy.

Qualifications

• OD with NBEO certification and at least 1 year of experience.
• Patient-focused, quality-driven approach.
• Willingness to join long-term healthcare team in the community.

Responsibilities

• Examine eyes, determine visual acuity and diagnose diseases such as glaucoma.
• Document patient encounters accurately in the EMR.
• Analyze test results and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases.
• Educate patients on lens care and safety.
• Refer to ophthalmology when additional care is needed.
• Adhere to HIPAA and privacy/security policies.

Skills

Clinical experience

Patient-focused

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

NBEO Certification

Job description

Join Lifedoc Health as Our New Optometrist!

Location: Memphis, TN | Position Type: Part-Time and Full-Time available | Salary: $115,000-$175,000

Who We Are:

Lifedoc Health (formerly DarSalud Care) is a multi-specialty healthcare organization that has been disrupting the healthcare industry for the past 20+ years. With our focus on guaranteeing that everyone receives quality healthcare, regardless of income, we have developed a holistic approach to patient and family care that has been consistently recognized for excellence and innovation.

Just a few of those recognitions include the NCQA Certified Patient Center Medical Home, NCQA Diabetes Recognition Program and Cardiovascular Center of Excellence for COHSEC. We have also been featured as a Preferred Cost-Efficient Model in a statewide BCBS publication. Locally, Slingshot Memphis awarded us the prestigious MPACT Award for the second year in a row because of our effectiveness as a poverty-fighting non-profit.

What You'll Do

• Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.
• Document accurately patient encounter in the EMR system.
• Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
• Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
• Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases.
• Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.
• Provide services to patients as required such as OCT, take Fundus photos, etc.
• Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
• Remove foreign bodies from the eye.
• Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.
• Monitor and stratify individual risk factors associated inherent to the patient, family or underlying conditions.
• Help identify and engage patients in need of an Optometry Exam.
• Assist in managing the Optical.
• Adheres to the standards and policies of the Organizational Privacy/Security and Compliance Programs, including to comply with applicable laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, OIG guidelines, other State and Federal laws).

What We're Seeking:

• An OD (Doctor of Optometry) who has passed the NBEO (National Board of Examiners in Optometry) and has at least 1 year of experience.
• A patient-focused, quality-driven Optometrist who is looking for a long-term home in healthcare.
• An Optometrist who wants to be part of the innovative change that we are instituting in our community.