Optometrist- Bethpage Long Island

AdvantageCare Physicians; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York is seeking an Optometrist to deliver high-quality patient care. The role involves diagnosing and treating eye conditions, maintaining medical records, and educating patients. Ideal candidates will hold a Doctor of Optometry degree and possess strong communication skills. Join a team committed to improving population health and providing comprehensive eye care services.

Qualifications

• Must possess current, unrestricted New York State Optometrist license.
• Seeking both experienced – 2 years or above and newly trained providers.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and non-invasively treat a wide variety of conditions and diseases of the human eye.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Provide relationship-centered care, considering patient’s psychosocial and physical needs.

Skills

Communication

Population Health Management

Education

Doctor of Optometry (O.D)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Careers at AdvantageCare Physicians: At AdvantageCare Physicians, our providers and care teams reflect our commitment to population health. Improving the health of our patients is our goal; keeping our patients healthy is our commitment. Using our state-of-the-art electronic medical record (EMR) system, our providers, care teams, and practice administration staff work together to deliver high-quality, comprehensive and convenient care to our patients.

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, members, patients, and the communities we serve, AdvantageCare Physicians require all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Exemption/reasonable accommodations may be granted because of 1) a qualifying medical condition or disability that makes getting the vaccine unsafe for the individual, or 2) objection on the basis of sincerely held religious beliefs and/or practices.

We are seeking an Optometrist to join us in pursuit of high-quality patient care to provide Optometry
services including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health
maintenance.

Principal Accountabilities

• Diagnose and non-invasively treat a wide variety of conditions and diseases of the human eye
  and visual systems.
• Review patient ocular and medical histories and reports and perform physical examination.
• Examine eyes using observation, instrument and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual
  acuity and perception, focus and coordination, and to diagnose acute and chronic eye diseases,
  minor ocular trauma and other ocular conditions requiring urgent management.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Analyze test results and develop ongoing treatment and disease management plans.
• May prescribe therapeutic medications within the Optometrist’s legal scope of practice to treat
  specific eye conditions.
• Provide care for patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction,
  including pre- and post- operative care.
• Diagnose problems or impairments and prescribe corrective lenses.
• Prescribe therapeutic measures to correct or conserve vision such as low vision rehabilitation.
• Adhere to best practices and follow established quality measures for the prevention of eye
  disease, including but not limited to, performing HEDIS diabetic eye exams.
• Recommend suitable management for the patient, including but not limited to, preventive health
  recommendations and habits.
• Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and
  safety factors. May counsel patients regarding surgical and non-surgical options to meet their
  visual needs.
• Provide relationship-centered care, taking into account the patient’s psychosocial and physical
  needs.
• Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologists or other health care practitioners if additional
  medical or surgical treatment is determined to be necessary.
• Communicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of quality care.
• Participate in medical staff educational programs and meetings.

Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D) from an accredited Optometry School.
• Must hold current TPA (Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents) Certification and DPA.
  (Administration of Topical Diagnostic Pharmaceuticals) Certification.
• Seeking both experienced – 2 years or above and newly trained providers.
• Must pass National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) exam.

Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess current, unrestricted New York State Optometrist license.
• Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred).
• Excellent understanding of HEDIS quality measures related to Ophthalmology.
• Working knowledge of pharmacology and evidence-based treatments for eye conditions and
  diseases.
• Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrate competency in diagnosis and treatment to assure high standards of patient care and
  safety are maintained.
• Interest in Population Health Management.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 1000002502
• Hiring Range: $140,000-$165,000

Pay Disclosure

At AdvantageCare Physicians, we prioritize transparency in our compensation practices. We provide a good faith estimate of the salary range for potential hires, which is based on key factors such as role responsibilities, candidate experience, education and training, internal equity, and market conditions. Please be aware that this estimate doesn’t account for geographic differences related to your work location. Typically, new hires may not start at the top of this range, as compensation is tailored to each individual's circumstances. For union positions, salaries will be determined according to the collective bargaining agreement. Join us at AdvantageCare Physicians, where your contributions are valued and supported by fair compensation.

EEOC Statement

We value the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by law.