Optometrist

The Medserv Group; Village of Lake Placid (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The MedServ Group in Lake Placid, New York seeks a Part-Time Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care for residents in nursing home and long-term care settings. You will perform routine exams, diagnose conditions, and collaborate with healthcare staff to support residents’ visual health and quality of life.

Requirements include Doctor of Optometry and active NY license; geriatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited institution.
• Current New York State optometry license in good standing.
• Geriatric care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical diagnostic and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for nursing home residents.
• Diagnose and manage common ocular conditions (cataracts, glaucoma, etc.).
• Prescribe eyeglasses and other corrective lenses as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate EMR entries and timely documentation.
• Educate patients on eye health and treatment adherence.
• Collaborate with facility staff to coordinate resident care.
• Follow New York State regulations, HIPAA, and healthcare standards.

Skills

Clinical diagnostics

Patient care

Communication skills

Geriatric care experience

Independent work

EMR familiarity

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Active New York optometry license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Part-Time Optometrist

Lake Placid, New York | Part-Time | Flexible Schedule

Position Overview

The MedServ Group is a growing medical practice that provides residents in skilled nursing facilities and long-term care settings with high-quality care. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care services to residents in the Lake Placid, New York area. The Optometrist will perform routine and medical eye examinations, diagnose and manage ocular conditions, prescribe corrective lenses, and collaborate with healthcare staff to support residents’ visual health and quality of life.

Position Details

Position: Part-Time Optometrist

Location: Lake Placid, New York and surrounding area

Schedule: Part-time, flexible schedule

Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for nursing home and long-term care 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 and other corrective lenses as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and complete clinical documentation promptly.
• Educate patients on eye health, disease prevention, and treatment compliance.
• Collaborate with facility staff and other healthcare professionals to coordinate resident care.
• Follow applicable New York State requirements, HIPAA regulations, and federal healthcare standards.

Ideal Candidate

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Current New York 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 record (EMR) systems preferred.

Education & Credentials

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution and an active New York State optometry license in good standing are required.

Compensation

Per-Patient Option: $40–$45 per patient; approximately 22–25 patients per visit.

Percentage-of-Collections Option: 35%–40% of collections; approximately $1,050–$1,200 per visit when seeing 25 patients.

All clinicians engaged by The MedServ Group are 1099 independent contractors.