Optometrist

The MedServ Group; Town of Owego (NY); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

The MedServ Group is seeking a Part-Time Optometrist to provide eye care services in nursing homes. Responsibilities include conducting eye exams, managing ocular conditions, and collaborating with healthcare staff. Ideal candidates possess an OD degree, a current state optometry license, and experience with geriatric populations.

This role offers a flexible schedule with per patient options or collection percentage pay. All positions are 1099 independent contractor roles.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Current state optometry license in good standing.
• Experience working with geriatric populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for nursing home residents.
• Diagnose and manage common eye conditions.
• Prescribe eyeglasses as needed.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records.
• Educate patients on eye health.
• Follow VA policies and HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Strong clinical diagnostic skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with geriatric populations

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree

Current state optometry license

Job description

The MedServ Group

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

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for nursing home residents.
• Diagnose and manage common eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye syndrome, and other age‑related ocular diseases.
• Prescribe eyeglasses as needed.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and complete documentation promptly.
• Educate 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: $40–$45 per patient (22–25 patients per visit).
• Percentage Pay option: 35%–40% of collections (around $1050–$1200 per visit for 25 patients).
• All doctors are 1099 (independent contractors).