Optometrist- Geisinger Lewistown near State College Pennsylvania

Geisinger; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an Optometrist to join their Lewistown/State College team. The position involves providing primary eye care services, diagnosing eye diseases, and participating in a collaborative healthcare environment. Successful candidates will benefit from a competitive salary, generous time off, and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Paid time off

Full benefits with retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Malpractice insurance & CME days

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Medical Doctor in State of Pennsylvania.
• Experience or residency training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine and diagnose eye diseases and related conditions.
• Design treatment plans and prescribe necessary medications.
• Perform minor surgical procedures such as removal of foreign bodies.

Skills

Medical optometry

Patient diagnosis

Communication

Education

Doctoral Degree in Optometry

Job description

Job Summary
Job Duties

Geisinger's Eye Institute has an opening to join our Lewistown/State College team.

Job details

• Geisinger's Lewistown Eye Clinic is a satellite branch of the well-renowned Geisinger Eye Institute: a driven, successful, and growing multi-specialty group integrating both optometric and ophthalmologic services.
• Ability to take on a growing practice complete with onsite Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cataract, and Pediatric services, as well as a built-in referral network to offsite Retina, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, and other subspecialties.
• Experience or Residency training preferred.
• Our highly trained Optometrists practice medical optometry, to the highest scope of practice, working closely and co-managing patients with our ophthalmologists.
• State-of-the-art diagnostic testing.
• Position supported by ophthalmic technicians who will provide patient work-up and testing.
• Competitive straight salary benefit.

Compensation and Benefits

• Generous salaried package includes paid time off.
• Full benefits with retirement plan.
• Relocation assistance.

• Malpractice insurance & CME days with allowance.

For more information, please contact Geisinger Physician Recruiter: Sarah Lipka, [e-mail]

Position Details

An optometrist is a doctor of optometry, an OD. A health care professional licensed to provide primary eye care services. Optometrists examine and diagnose eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal diseases; diagnose related systemic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes that may affect the eyes; examine, diagnose, and treat visual conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia; and prescribe glasses, contact lenses, low-vision rehabilitation, and medications. Optometrists also perform minor surgical procedures such as the removal of foreign bodies.

• Interviews patients to obtain information such as symptoms, medical histories, and family histories. Performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests as needed.
• Diagnose and design a treatment plan for injuries and/or illnesses. May prescribe or administer medications. Prepares, maintains, and reviews records including patients' histories, examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes.

Work is typically performed in a clinical and office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

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Education: Doctoral Degree-Optometry (Required)

Experience and Certification(s): Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and our communities. We strive to treat everyone with kindness, pursue excellence, share knowledge, seek innovation, and ensure safety. We offer healthcare benefits from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner benefits. We foster a collaborative, inclusive atmosphere and are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.