Optometrist

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

Job summary

A medical practice in New York is seeking a part-time Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye exams and promote healthy vision among elderly patients. The ideal candidate will possess an O.D. degree, an active state license, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include diagnosing ocular disease and educating patients on eye health. Compensation is between $40.00 - $45.00 per patient or a percentage of collections, with flexibility in the schedule.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree and active state license required.
• Confident and compassionate, committed to elderly care.
• Strong sense of workplace professionalism and personal ethics.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams.
• Diagnose and assist in the treatment of ocular disease.
• Prescribe corrective lenses or eye medications as needed.
• Provide pre and post-operative care to surgical patients.
• Promote healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to communicate with a wide range of patient personalities

Customer-service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree and active state license

Job description

Optometrist – 1 Visit Monthly – The MedServ Group – Part Time Compensation: $40.00 - $45.00 per patient or 35%-40% of collections ($1050-$1250 per visit).

The MedServ Group is a rapidly growing medical practice that provides residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities with top‑of‑the‑line care. We are currently searching for a talented Optometrist to join our team! You will use your clinical and interpersonal skills to provide the highest quality of care to our patients. The ideal Optometrist is confident, compassionate, and committed to delivering quality healthcare to the elderly population.

Optometrist Responsibilities

• Performing comprehensive eye exams.
• Diagnosing and assisting in the treatment of ocular disease.
• Prescribing corrective lenses or eye medications as needed.
• Providing pre and post-operative care to surgical patients.
• Promoting healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.

Optometrist Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree and active state license.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of patient personalities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A strong sense of workplace professionalism and personal ethics.
• Customer-service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills.

General Information

• 7-8 hours visiting patients plus paperwork.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday (typically 9:00AM-5:00PM). Flexible schedules also available.
• 22-25 patients per visit, preventative care.
• Part Time Compensation: $40.00 -$45.00 per patient or 35%-40% of collections ($1050-$1250 per visit).