Optometrist - Part Time w/Benefits

Parkland Health & Hospital System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system that has served its community for over 125 years as an Optometrist. This role involves providing comprehensive optometric healthcare services in a dynamic team environment, focusing on quality patient care and collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Candidates must possess a Doctoral degree in Optometry and the necessary Texas licenses to ensure high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctoral degree in Optometry from an approved College of Optometry.
• Licensed Optometrist in Texas required.
• Experience with ocular disease preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct primary optometric healthcare services.
• Manages patients with conditions of the eye.
• Participates in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Skills

Effective optometry skills and techniques

Patient-centered behaviors

Education

Doctoral degree in Optometry

Ocular Disease Residency

Tools

Texas Optometric Glaucoma License

American Board Certification in Medical Optometry

Job description

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Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provides direct primary optometric healthcare services and participates as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Responsible for providing quality management of patients, presenting to the outpatient clinics with conditions of the eye.


MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Must have a Doctoral degree in Optometry from an approved College of Optometry.
• Ocular Disease Residency trained preferred.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

• Must be a licensed Optometrist for the practice of optometry in the State of Texas, licensed through the Texas Optometry Board.
• Texas Optometric Glaucoma License Required.
• American Board Certification in Medical Optometry preferred.
  
  Skills or Special Abilities:
  - Must be able to demonstrate effective optometry skills and techniques.
  - Must be able to determine objectives, set priorities, and establish and meet target dates.
  - Must be able to work effectively with other healthcare professionals and serve as a resource.
  - Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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