Optometrist (MG)

Kaiser Permanente International; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Falls Church (VA) is seeking an Optometrist to examine patients with a full range of visual problems, diagnose eye diseases, and prescribe treatments. You will refer to Kaiser Permanente physicians as needed and participate in department and educational activities.

Responsibilities include prescribing contact lenses, low-vision aids, and collaborating with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology to manage patient care. Travel to NOVA centers may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry is required.
• Optometrist Licenses for MD/VA/DC are required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required at hire.
• Enrollment in PECOS within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred: 2+ years in interdisciplinary health care or completed residency; Accredited residency in Optometry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examines patients with a 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 for the partially sighted and prescribes low-vision aids.
• Uses diagnostic tools to detect ocular pathology and assess systemic diseases.
• Refers patients to Kaiser Permanente providers for further care as needed.
• Participates in department meetings and peer reviews; collaborates with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology.
• Assists in eye care in-service education programs for staff and patients.

Education

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)

BLS Certification

PECOS enrollment

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.

Rotating Saturdays (1 Sat per month). will require travel to all NOVA optometry centers based on business need.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• 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.