Optometrist - Comprehensive Vision Care & Low-Vision Aids

Kaiser Permanente; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Maryland's Woodlawn Medical Center is seeking an Optometrist to examine patients with the full range of visual problems, diagnose diseases, and prescribe treatments as licensed. The role includes referrals, co-management with ophthalmology, and participation in departmental meetings.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited optometry school and licensure in MD/VA/DC, with PECOS enrollment within 90 days. Schedule is 40 hours/week, Day shift, Mon-Fri.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry required.
• 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.
• Enrollment in PECOS within 90 days of hire date.

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 of the partially sighted and prescribes low-vision aids.
• Consults with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology on patient care issues.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduation from accredited optometry school

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Maryland's Woodlawn Medical Center is seeking an Optometrist to examine patients with the full range of visual problems, diagnose diseases, and prescribe treatments as licensed. The role includes referrals, co-management with ophthalmology, and participation in departmental meetings.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited optometry school and licensure in MD/VA/DC, with PECOS enrollment within 90 days. Schedule is 40 hours/week, Day shift, Mon-Fri.