Optometrist

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 121,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join their team in New York. In this role, you'll diagnose and treat eye movement disorders and work collaboratively with Ophthalmologists. Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry and a valid New York license, with 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry required.
• Current License to practice as a Licensed Optometrist in New York State.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and diagnoses ocular motility disorders.
• Provides education to ophthalmic technicians and other physicians.
• Consults with physician regarding treatment.

Skills

Evaluation skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Licensed Optometrist in New York State

Job description

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Base pay range

$121,200.00/yr - $212,100.00/yr

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Job Description

Under the supervision of, and in conjunction with an Ophthalmologist, diagnoses and treats eye movement disorders and associated sensory deficiencies.

Job Responsibility

• Evaluates and diagnoses ocular motility disorders, performs specialized eye tests to assess visual acuity, focusing ability, eye movement (strabismus measurements), binocular function and color vision, using such equipment as prisms and other ophthalmic instruments.
• Provide education to ophthalmic technicians, residents, medical students and other physicians regarding the sensorimotor evaluation and treatment of sensorimotor disorders.
• Assists Pediatric Ophthalmologists with the clinical evaluation of patients.
• Provides medical and ophthalmic history-taking, review of systems, and summary of chief complaint.
• Detects disorders of the eyes within children and adults which prevent normal vision.
• Consults with physician regarding treatment, which may involve the use of exercises and techniques to control eye movements.
• Utilizes special lenses, filters, prisms and instruments to help patients correct their vision.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
  
  

Job Qualification

• Doctor of Optometry required.
• Current License to practice as a Licensed Optometrist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
• Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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