Optometrist

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Ohio; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio seeks a Doctor of Optometry to perform comprehensive eye exams, diagnose vision problems, and prescribe corrective lenses or medications as needed.

Candidates must hold an Ohio license and meet hospital policy requirements. The role includes managing treatment plans, referrals when needed, and meticulous documentation while keeping up with advances in optometry.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry from an accredited school.
• Licensed to practice Optometry in Ohio.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance may be required by hospital policy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye exams to diagnose vision problems and eye diseases.
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications as appropriate.
• Monitor treatment plans for eye conditions such as glaucoma or cataracts.
• Refer patients to specialists when additional evaluation or treatment is needed.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records and stay current with optometry advances.

Skills

Ohio license

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Optometry license in Ohio

Job description

Overview:

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Job Description Summary:

Conducts eye exams, diagnoses vision problems, and prescribes corrective lenses or medications as needed.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Conducts eye exams to diagnose vision problems and eye diseases.


• Prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids to correct or manage vision issues.


• Monitors and manages treatment plans for patients with eye conditions such as glaucoma or cataracts.


• Refers patients to other healthcare professionals as needed for further evaluation or treatment.


• Maintains accurate and detailed patient records.


• Stays up-to-date with advancements in the field of optometry and incorporates new techniques and technologies into practice.

Education Requirement:

Doctor of Optometry from an Accredited School of Optometry, required.

Licensure Requirement:

License to practice Optometry in the State of Ohio, required.

Certifications:

(not specified)

Skills:

(not specified)

Experience:

(not specified)

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

“The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet”