Optometrist

Matrix Providers Inc; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Providers is hiring an Optometrist to serve Military Service Members at the Naval Medicine Readiness & Training Unit in Portsmouth. This role offers a competitive hourly wage, bi-weekly pay, sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, and focuses on providing comprehensive optometric care. Candidates must possess a Doctor of Optometry and a valid state license, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus Eligible

Relocation Assistance Included

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the last 3 years.
• Certification to use Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents required.
• Experience with LASIK and PRK procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine and treat patients with visual system disorders.
• Conduct vision research and promote vision health.
• Provide clinical recommendations in optometry.

Skills

Patient management

Optometry skills

Diagnostic skills

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Graduation from ACOE-approved school

Job description

Matrix Providers is hiring an Optometrist to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families at the Naval Medicine Readiness & Training Unit Portsmouth, Kittery, ME

THE GOVERNMENT WILL ACCEPT ANY STATE LICENSE

• Setting: Optometry Division within the Occupational Health Department
• Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly.
• Sign On Bonus Eligible
• Relocation Assistance Included!
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
  • No Nights
  • No weekends
• Degree: Doctor of Optometry.
• Education: Graduate from a school or college approved by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) of the American Optometric Association.
• Certification: Possess a certification to use Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in the last 3 years
  • Experience with post-operative refractive surgery to include familiarity with Excimer laser, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), patient selection, and co-management of refractive surgery patients to include pre-op testing and referrals for LASIK/PRK along with some follow-up as needed (estimate 10-15% of patient volume).
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as an optometrist.

Job Summary:

• Examine, diagnose, treat or prescribe courses of treatment for those suffering from diseases, injuries, or disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures, as well as diagnose related systemic conditions.
• Promote prevention and wellness, vision conservation, education and training activities, vision screenings, and positive eye and vision health behaviors.
• Conduct vision research in a problem area of considerable scope and complexity, which requires novel approaches and results in answers to important questions or significant changes in existing methods and techniques.
• Advise and make professional clinical recommendations as to courses of action on problems and considerations of national scope in all areas of optometry.
• Provide a full spectrum of clinical services to treat the most complex optometric-related patient conditions.

We support our employees with an accessible dedicated representative to assist you throughout the duration of your contract. We firmly believe that a healthy work/life balance enables you to perform at your best. Our mission is to serve America’s military family by aligning exceptional healthcare workers like you with rewarding career opportunities.

Matrix Providers endeavors to make www.matrixproviders.com accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please get in touch with our Recruiting Hotline Number, 1-877-807-8277, TTY LINE, 385-722-8109. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Matrix Providers will never request any form of payment from candidates in exchange for consideration for employment. Furthermore, all communication from Matrix Providers will be conducted exclusively through official Matrix Providers email addresses. Any correspondence from alternative email addresses should be considered fraudulent.