Optometrist: Multisite Eye Care & Low-Vision Aids

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a licensed Optometrist to examine patients with diverse visual problems, diagnose ocular diseases, and prescribe treatments in accordance with Maryland, Virginia, or District of Columbia laws. The role includes prescribing and fitting contact lenses and aiding low-vision patients with specialized devices.

The position requires active licensure in at least one of the jurisdictions, BLS, and NPI at hire, with travel to NOVA centers as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry is required.
• Optometrist license in Maryland, Virginia, or District of Columbia required.
• BLS certification required at hire (American Heart Association).
• NPI number required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients with a full range of visual problems using comprehensive optometry instruments and techniques.
• Diagnose visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies and prescribe treatment per applicable state laws.
• Prescribe and fit contact lenses.
• Determine visual requirements of partially sighted and prescribe low-vision aids (telescopic/microscopic lenses, magnifiers).
• May use diagnostic pharmaceutical agents under physician orders to detect ocular pathology and evaluate systemic diseases.
• Refer patients to Kaiser Permanente providers for further evaluation and treatment.
• Participate in departmental and educational meetings and peer review activities.
• Consult with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology on patient care issues.
• Under physician standing orders and in co-management with an ophthalmologist, evaluate and manage anterior segment disorders.
• Travel to NOVA optometry centers as needed for business needs.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a licensed Optometrist to examine patients with diverse visual problems, diagnose ocular diseases, and prescribe treatments in accordance with Maryland, Virginia, or District of Columbia laws. The role includes prescribing and fitting contact lenses and aiding low-vision patients with specialized devices.

The position requires active licensure in at least one of the jurisdictions, BLS, and NPI at hire, with travel to NOVA centers as needed.