Optometrist

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing, Inc. seeks an Optometrist for a multi-specialty practice in the Bronx, New York. The role focuses on comprehensive eye care, including routine eye examinations, diagnosing vision problems, and prescribing corrective lenses in an outpatient setting.

New graduates are welcome. An active New York Optometry license is required. The position offers competitive salary with bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment focused on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Active New York State Optometry license required.
• New graduates welcome; prior multi-specialty or outpatient optometry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough routine eye examinations.
• Diagnose sight problems and eye diseases.
• Prescribe corrective lenses and medications.
• Maintain accurate medical files for all patients.
• Promote eye health and educate patients on proper eye care techniques.
• Record diagnoses and treatment plans including transfers and prescriptions.

Skills

Eye examinations

Diagnosing eye diseases

Patient communication

Clinical judgment

EMR proficiency

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Ophthalmic instruments

Job description

Position Overview:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking an Optometrist to fill an opening with a multi-specialty practice located in Bronx, New York. This role focuses on providing comprehensive eye care, including routine eye examinations, diagnosis of vision problems, and prescribing corrective lenses in a collaborative outpatient setting.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive annual salary range of $150,000 to $170,000 per year. Salary may reflect bonuses and incentives.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings plan
• Commuter Benefits program
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Loan repayment assistance
• Stable Employment
• Exclusive 20% Discount Tuition Reduction with local college
• Work Schedule: Flexible options available—open to full-time or part-time positions.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive multi-specialty practice environment. New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes by promoting eye health and providing essential vision care to the Bronx community.

Qualifications:

• Education: Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Must have an active New York State Optometry license.
• Experience: New graduates are welcome to apply. Prior experience in a multi-specialty or outpatient optometry setting is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in performing comprehensive eye examinations, diagnosing vision problems and eye diseases, prescribing corrective lenses and medications, and utilizing electronic health records.
• Soft Skills: Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, attention to detail, and the ability to educate patients on proper eye care techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough routine eye inspections.
• Identify the patient’s visual alertness, field of vision and hand-eye coordination.
• Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness and color blindness.
• Prescribe corrective lenses and medications.
• Maintain accurate medical files for all patients.
• Promote eye health by teaching patients about proper eye care techniques.
• Identify and assess eye defects and diseases such as diabetes and liver failure.
• Record all diagnosis and treatment plans including transfers and therapeutic prescriptions