Optometrist (2 Days Weekly, Saturdays Included)

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid malpractice coverage

403(b) retirement savings plan

Employee Discount Programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center in New York City is seeking a part-time Optometrist to join its Primary Eye Care service in Lower Manhattan, serving underserved Asian American communities with high-quality, compassionate care.

The role requires eye exams, co-management of eye diseases, and collaboration with the Internal Medicine team; you must be available one midweek day and three Saturdays a month. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and employer-paid benefits.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited school.
• Licensed to practice optometry in New York.
• Residency training preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Mandarin a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality optometric eye care, including conducting eye exams, diagnosing vision problems, prescribing eyeglasses, medical co-management of cataracts, glaucoma and other diseases affecting the eye, and medical treatment for routine eye problems
• Work with the Internal Medicine team to ensure that patients are receiving comprehensive medical care
• Represent the Health Center in the larger community and participate in educational workshops as needed
• Must be available to work one midweek day per week and three Saturdays a month (2nd, 3rd and last Saturday of the month)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Eye care

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Licensed to practice optometry in New York

Residency-trained

Job description

Optometrist (2 Days Weekly, Saturdays Included)

Optometrist (2 Days Weekly, Saturdays Included)

Reports To: Chief of Primary Eye Care

125 Walker Street

Manhattan, New York, 10013

United States

The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, an award-winning federally qualified community health center in New York City, is seeking a part-time Optometrist to join its Primary Eye Care service in Lower Manhattan, servicing underserved Asian Americans in a high quality, vibrant and compassionate environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality optometric eye care, including conducting eye exams, diagnosing vision problems, prescribing eyeglasses, medical co-management of cataracts, glaucoma and other diseases affecting the eye, and medical treatment for routine eye problems
• Work with the Internal Medicine team to ensure that patients are receiving comprehensive medical care
• Represent the Health Center in the larger community and participate in educational workshops as needed
• Must be available to work one midweek day per week and three Saturdays a month (2nd, 3rd and last Saturday of the month)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited school of optometry
• Licensed to practice optometry in the State of New York
• Residency-trained candidates preferred
• Bilingual in English/Mandarin a plus

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $75 - $90 per hour
• Employer-paid malpractice coverage through FTCA
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employee Discount Programs
• The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program