Optometrist

The MedServ Group; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 176,000 - 239,000; Part time

Job summary

The MedServ Group is seeking a Part-Time Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care in a nursing home and long-term care setting. You will perform routine and medical eye exams, diagnose and manage ocular conditions, and collaborate with healthcare staff to improve residents' visual health and quality of life.

The role offers a flexible part-time schedule with compensation of $1,125 per day, serving 22–25 patients per visit, and all doctors operate as independent contractors (1099).

Qualifications

• OD degree with current state license in good standing.
• Experience with geriatric populations preferred.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for nursing home residents.
• Diagnose and manage eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eye.
• Prescribe eyeglasses as needed.
• Maintain accurate EMR records and complete documentation promptly.
• Educate residents on eye health, prevention, and treatment adherence.
• Follow VA policies, HIPAA regulations, and federal healthcare standards.

Skills

Clinical diagnostics

Patient care

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The MedServ Group

Compensation: $1125.00 per day (22-25 patients per visit)

Part-Time Optometrist - Nursing Home

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care services to residents in a nursing home and long-term care setting. The Optometrist will perform routine and medical eye examinations, diagnose and manage ocular conditions, prescribe corrective lenses, and collaborate with healthcare staff to enhance residents' visual health and quality of life.

Optometrist Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive eye examinations for nursing home residents.
• Diagnosing and managing common eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye syndrome, and other age-related ocular diseases.
• Prescribing eyeglasses as needed.
• Maintaining accurate electronic medical records and complete documentation promptly.
• Educating patients on eye health, disease prevention, and treatment compliance.
• Follow VA policies, HIPAA regulations, and federal healthcare standards.

Optometrist Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Current 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 records (EMR) systems preferred.

General Information

• Part-time flexible schedule.
• Per patient Option: $1125.00 per day (22-25 patients per visit)
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• All doctors are 1099 (independent contractors)