Optometrist

The MedServ Group; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 236,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

1099 independent contractor

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates hold an OD from an accredited program with an active license and experience with geriatric patients; EMR experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited institution.
• Current state optometry license in good standing.
• Experience 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 EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for nursing home residents.
• Diagnose and manage ocular conditions common in elderly patients.
• Prescribe eyeglasses as needed.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and complete documentation promptly.
• Educate residents on eye health, disease prevention, and treatment compliance.
• Follow VA policies, HIPAA regulations, and federal healthcare standards.

Skills

Clinical diagnostics

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

EMR familiarity

Education

OD degree

State license

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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