Optometrist

LaSante Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSante Health Center in New York is seeking an Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care in a federally qualified health center setting on a per diem basis.

You will perform examinations, diagnose and manage eye conditions, prescribe lenses, and coordinate with primary care and specialists to support overall patient health. This role emphasizes high-quality patient care, documentation in the EHR, and strong communication with patients and teams.

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited program.
• Active New York State optometry license (or eligibility).
• Experience in outpatient or community health settings preferred.
• Strong communication and patient engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments.
• Diagnose and manage common eye conditions and vision disorders.
• Prescribe corrective lenses and contact lenses as appropriate.
• Identify and refer patients with complex or surgical needs to specialists.
• Educate patients on eye health, preventive care, and treatment plans.
• Document all encounters accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).

Skills

Communication

Education

OD degree (Doctor of Optometry)

Job description

Salary: $60-80+/hr based on experience

LaSante Health Center is seeking an Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care services in a federally qualified health center (FQHC) setting on per diem basis. This per diem role focuses on delivering high-quality vision care while collaborating with primary care and specialty teams to support overall patient health.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments
• Diagnose and manage common eye conditions and vision disorders
• Prescribe corrective lenses and contact lenses as appropriate
• Identify and refer patients with complex or surgical needs to specialists
• Educate patients on eye health, preventive care, and treatment plans
• Document all encounters accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited program
• Current New York State optometry license (or eligibility)
• Experience in outpatient or community health settings preferred
• Strong communication and patient engagement skills

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