Optometrist — Full-Spectrum Eye Care, Regional Travel

Kaiser Permanente; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Fairfax, VA seeks a licensed optometrist to examine patients with a full range of visual problems and diagnose ocular diseases. You will prescribe treatment and refer patients to other KP providers when needed for further evaluation and care.

The role includes prescribing and fitting contact lenses, and prescribing low-vision aids. Travel to NOVA optometry centers is required, with rotating Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Examines patients with the full range of visual problems using optometry instruments and techniques.
• Diagnoses visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies and prescribes treatment per state laws.
• Prescribes and fits contact lenses.
• Determines visual requirements of the partially sighted and prescribes low-vision aids.
• Uses diagnostic agents to detect ocular pathology and assess systemic diseases.
• Refer patients to Kaiser Permanente providers for further evaluation and treatment.
• Participates in departmental and educational meetings and peer review within the department and facility.
• Consults with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology on patient care issues.
• Helps implement eye care in-service education programs for staff and patient education seminars.
• Evaluates and manages anterior segment disorders under a physician's standing orders and in co-management with an ophthalmologist.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Fairfax, VA seeks a licensed optometrist to examine patients with a full range of visual problems and diagnose ocular diseases. You will prescribe treatment and refer patients to other KP providers when needed for further evaluation and care.

The role includes prescribing and fitting contact lenses, and prescribing low-vision aids. Travel to NOVA optometry centers is required, with rotating Saturdays.