Optometrist (Part-Time)

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

403(b) retirement savings plan

Employee Discount Programs

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center in Manhattan, NY is seeking a part-time Optometrist to join its Primary Eye Care service.

You will service underserved Asian Americans in a high-quality, compassionate environment from our Lower Manhattan clinic at 125 Walker Street. This role requires 2 days per week with three Saturdays a month; you will work with the Internal Medicine team to deliver comprehensive eye care, and may participate in community education workshops.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited school.
• Licensed to practice optometry in New York.
• Residency training preferred.
• Bilingual English/ Mandarin a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye exams and diagnose vision problems.
• Prescribe eyewear and medically co-manage cataracts, glaucoma and other eye diseases.
• Collaborate with Internal Medicine to ensure comprehensive care.
• Represent the Health Center in the community and lead educational workshops as needed.
• Work one midweek day per week and three Saturdays monthly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Eye exams

Co-management

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Job description

Optometrist (2 Days Weekly, Saturdays Included)

Optometrist (2 Days Weekly, Saturdays Included)

Reports To: Chief of Primary Eye Care

125 Walker Street

Manhattan, New York, 10013

United States

The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, an award-winning federally qualified community health center in New York City, is seeking a part-time Optometrist to join its Primary Eye Care service in Lower Manhattan, servicing underserved Asian Americans in a high quality, vibrant and compassionate environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality optometric eye care, including conducting eye exams, diagnosing vision problems, prescribing eyeglasses, medical co-management of cataracts, glaucoma and other diseases affecting the eye, and medical treatment for routine eye problems
• Work with the Internal Medicine team to ensure that patients are receiving comprehensive medical care
• Represent the Health Center in the larger community and participate in educational workshops as needed
• Must be available to work one midweek day per week and three Saturdays a month (2nd, 3rd and last Saturday of the month)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited school of optometry
• Licensed to practice optometry in the State of New York
• Residency-trained candidates preferred
• Bilingual in English/Mandarin a plus

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $75 - $90 per hour
• Employer-paid malpractice coverage through FTCA
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employee Discount Programs
• The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program