Optometrist - Ascension DePaul Services

Ascension; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ascension is seeking an Optometrist to provide clinical care at DePaul Community Health Centers in the Greater New Orleans area. You will work with a dedicated team, offering full clinic support and a well-equipped facility.

Qualifications include a Doctor of Optometry, Louisiana license, and at least 1 year of experience with diverse populations. Strong communication and computer skills are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have Louisiana OD license.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in optometry.
• Experience working with a diverse population.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written.
• Must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients in the clinic.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with patients and educate on medical issues.
• Diagnose and treat refractive and ocular disorders.
• Diagnose diseases affecting the eye and related structures.
• Enter patient information and maintain EMR documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Experience with diverse populations

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Tools

Compulink

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Reports to: Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Department: Optometry

Status: Full-time/Exempt

Classification: Permanent

EEO Code: Professional

Daughters Of Charity Core Values

• â Service of the Poor â Employee demonstrates generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need
• â Reverence â Employee demonstrates respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life
• â Integrity â Employee inspires trust through personal leadership
• â Wisdom â Employee integrates excellence and stewardship into execution of job duties
• â Creativity â Employee demonstrates courageous innovation
• â Dedication â Employee affirms the hope and joy of the Daughters of Charity mission

How you’ll make an impact in this role

The doctor will have full tech support and a fully equipped clinic.

General Job Description

DePaul Community Health Centers operates eleven Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Greater New Orleans area. DCHC is committed to improving the health status of our community and to continue a long tradition of service in this market. DCHC is seeking an Optometrist to provide clinical care for Community Health Centers. The doctor will have full tech support and a fully equipped clinic.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes overall responsibility for patients receiving care in the Clinic.
• Works in tandem with other departments to ensure a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Develops treatment plans in collaboration with patients, as well as educates and advises patients on medical issues. Diagnose and treat refractive disorders.
• Diagnoses and treats ocular disorders caused by age-related illnesses.
• Examines, diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases, injuries and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures.
• Identifies related systemic conditions affecting the eye.
• Enters patient information and completes required clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to talk and hear
• Prolonged period of attentive listening
• Sitting, standing and walking.
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Lifting, twisting, standing, bending and some activities that involve running for long periods of time will occur.
• 90% of work will require some sort of physical activity to be performed.
• Employee will be required to travel from time to time and must be willing to work various shifts to accommodate needs of various sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. According to the special event type, some work may be performed outside with varying temperatures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have Louisiana OD License
• Must have at least 1 year of experience
• Must have experience working with a diverse population
• Must have excellent communication skills, including verbal and written
• Must be computer literate

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of Optometry experience in a community healthcare clinic setting.
• Bi-lingual and Experience with Compulink software is a plus.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s): None Required.
• Preferred Credential(s): Optometrist.

Education

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) required.

Work Experience

• None required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.