Optometrist

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Mount Hope (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network in Mount Hope, Pennsylvania is seeking an Optometrist to conduct comprehensive eye examinations, manage eye diseases, and provide emergency care. The ideal candidate will possess an Optometry degree and a valid state license.

The role involves collaborating with healthcare providers on patient treatment plans and educating patients on eye health. The position aims for excellence in patient experience and demands adherence to hospital core values and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct comprehensive eye examinations and evaluate visual acuity.
• Experience in prescribing eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
• Familiarity with managing eye diseases and providing emergency eye care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations to evaluate visual acuity.
• Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• Manage eye diseases and provide emergency care.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient treatment plans.

Education

Optometry degree (OD) from an accredited school or university

Valid state medical license to practice optometry

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations to evaluate visual acuity, eye health, and overall vision function.
• Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses and other vision aids, as applicable.
• Manage eye diseases such as dry eye and assist in the management of ocular diseases.
• Provide emergency eye care and management.
• Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases, remove foreign bodies from the eye, analyze test results, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre‑ and post‑operative care.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
• Educate patients and their families on eye health, treatment options, and preventative care.
• Provide outstanding patient and family experience in all clinical settings.
• Participate in medical education for all clinical providers and learners.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in optometry and participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Demonstrate or model the hospital’s core values and customer service behaviors in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Maintain confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Comply with Network and Departmental policies regarding employee, patient and environmental safety and follow appropriate reporting requirements.
• Demonstrate performance improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Demonstrate financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
• Comply with Network and Departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Demonstrate competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Requires sitting for up to seven hours per day, four hours at a time.
• Standing for up to four hours per day, one hour at a time.
• Requires occasional handling and twisting.
• Occasionally requires lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally requires reaching above shoulder level.
• Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and to see as it relates to general vision.

Training and Experience

• Optometry degree (OD) from an accredited school or university.
• Valid state medical license to practice optometry.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.