Optometrist (MG)

Kaiser Permanente; West Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Falls Church Medical Center in Virginia seeks an optometrist to examine patients with a full range of visual problems, diagnose ocular diseases, and prescribe treatments within state licensure. The role includes refraction, contact lens fitting, and collaboration with ophthalmology and internal medicine.

Travel to NOVA optometry centers as needed; rotating Saturdays; 40 hours/week, daytime shifts. Licensure in MD/VA/DC and BLS required; PECOS enrollment within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry is required.
• Licensure as Optometrist in Maryland, Virginia, or District of Columbia is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients using optometry instrumentation and techniques.
• Diagnose visual diseases and prescribe treatments within licensure.
• Prescribe and fit contact lenses.
• Refer patients to Kaiser Permanente providers for further evaluation and treatment.
• Collaborate with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology on patient care.

Skills

Clinical optometry

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Optometry degree

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.

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.

Kaiser Permanente is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and drug-free workplace.

Primary Location

Virginia,Falls Church,Falls Church Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Day

Workdays

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start

08:30 AM

Working Hours End

05:00 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

Falls Church 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, 75 % 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.