Optometrist -Capitol Hill

Kaiser Permanente; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in District of Columbia, Washington, Capitol Hill Medical Center, seeks a licensed Optometrist to examine and treat patients with a full range of visual problems, refer for further evaluation when needed, and participate in patient education and peer review activities.

The role involves diagnostic assessment, prescribing treatments, fitting contact lenses, and collaborating with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology to improve patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry is required.
• Optometrist Licenses for MD/VA/DC are required.
• BLS from American Heart Association is required at hire.
• NPI number required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Examines patients with a full range of visual problems using optometry instruments and techniques.
• Diagnoses visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies and prescribes treatment.
• Prescribes and fits contact lenses.
• Determines visual requirements for the partially sighted and prescribes low-vision aids.
• Uses diagnostic agents under physician standing orders to detect and diagnose ocular pathology.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry

Optometrist License (Maryland)

Optometrist License (Virginia)

Optometrist License (District of Columbia)

Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

National Provider Identifier

Job description

Job Summary

To examine patients having full range of visual problems, diagnose visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies, and prescribe treatment as licensed and credited. To refer patients to other appropriate Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation and treatment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Examines patients having a full range of visual problems by using a full field of optometry instruments and techniques.
• Diagnoses visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies and prescribes treatment according to the laws of the State of Maryland, District, or Commonwealth.
• Prescribes and fits contact lenses.
• Determines visual requirements of the partially sighted. Prescribes low-vision aids such as telescopic and microscopic lenses, magnifiers, and other optical devices to aid low-vision patients.
• In the state or jurisdiction in which licensed or under the standing orders of a physician, uses diagnostic pharmaceutical agents to detect and diagnose ocular pathology. Uses examination techniques to determine ocular signs of systemic diseases and medications.
• Refers patients to other appropriate Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation and treatment.
• Participates in departmental and educational meetings including peer review activities within the department and medical facility.
• Consults regularly with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology on patient care issues.
• Assists in implementing eye care in-service education programs for medical center staff and at patient education seminars.
• Under the standing orders of a physician and in co-management with an ophthalmologist, evaluates and manages stated anterior segment disorders.

1 rotating Saturday/month in Maryland facility

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• N/A

Education

• Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Optometrist License (Maryland) OR Optometrist License (Virginia) OR Optometrist License (District of Columbia)
• Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association
• National Provider Identifier required at hire

Additional Requirements

• Enrollment in PECOS within 90 days of hire date required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an interdisciplinary health care environment preferred or successful completion of accredited residency program.
• Accredited residency in Optometry preferred.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Primary Location: District of Columbia,Washington,Capitol Hill Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM

Working Hours End: 05:0 0 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M45|OPEIU|Local 2

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Capitol Hill Medical Center - Optometry - 1808

Pay Range: $77.5 - $101.95 / year

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.