Optometrist-Per Diem

Kaiser Permanente; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Riverside, California seeks a licensed optometrist to provide complete high-quality optometric care, including eye exams and pathology identification. The role involves prescribing spectacles, contacts, and non- optical aids under optometric licensure.

Responsibilities include specialized testing (visual fields, tonometry, low vision), coordinating with ophthalmology, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Travel to Riverside MOBs is required; per diem schedule.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and ocular pharmacology.
• Must be able to work evenings and Saturdays.
• May rotate to other MOBs within the Medical Center Service Area.
• Commitment to culturally sensitive service.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures and applicable laws.
• Provides optometric care including prescribing ophthalmic spectacles, contact lenses and non-optical aids.
• Performs specialized testing such as visual fields, tonometry and low vision evaluations.
• Maintains compliance with regulations pertaining to Optometry.

Education

Graduate of a school or college of Optometry accredited by the California State Board of Optometry.

Job description

Job Summary

Provides visual examinations, including those conducted to identify the presence of pathology. Conducts detection and differential diagnosis of abnormal visual, ocular and/or systematic conditions. Provides complete high quality optometric/vision care services to members.

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Provides treatment of the visual system within the scope of optometric licensure, including writing prescriptions for ophthalmic spectacles, contact lenses, orthoptics and non-optical aids.
• Provides additional specialized testing and therapy such as contact lens examinations, visual fields (perimetry), tonometry, orthoptics (for therapy of amblyopia, suppression, diplopia, extraocular muscle problems and associated conditions), low vision evaluation (for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with subnormal vision not correctable with standard opthalmic appliances), fluorescein angiography (for diagnosing and documenting ocular conditions) and ocular photography (for photo examination of the external and internal structures of the eye under the direction of Ophthalmology).
• Maintains compliance with all current organizational, state and federal regulations pertaining to Optometry.
• Reports and coordinates with the Coordinating Optometrists to ensure member satisfaction and promote financial viability of the Permanente Vision Services Program.
• Works effectively as team member with other areas of Vision Services which includes Optical Lab and Optical Dispensing.
• Promotes member satisfaction by ensuring the provision of a high level of quality of service and care.
• Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations with the public, patients and other personnel.
• May perform other duties as required.

Job Summary

Provides visual examinations, including those conducted to identify the presence of pathology. Conducts detection and differential diagnosis of abnormal visual, ocular and/or systematic conditions. Provides complete high quality optometric/vision care services to members.

Essential Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Provides treatment of the visual system within the scope of optometric licensure, including writing prescriptions for ophthalmic spectacles, contact lenses, orthoptics and non-optical aids.
• Provides additional specialized testing and therapy such as contact lens examinations, visual fields (perimetry), tonometry, orthoptics (for therapy of amblyopia, suppression, diplopia, extraocular muscle problems and associated conditions), low vision evaluation (for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with subnormal vision not correctable with standard opthalmic appliances), fluorescein angiography (for diagnosing and documenting ocular conditions) and ocular photography (for photo examination of the external and internal structures of the eye under the direction of Ophthalmology).
• Maintains compliance with all current organizational, state and federal regulations pertaining to Optometry.
• Reports and coordinates with the Coordinating Optometrists to ensure member satisfaction and promote financial viability of the Permanente Vision Services Program.
• Works effectively as team member with other areas of Vision Services which includes Optical Lab and Optical Dispensing.
• Promotes member satisfaction by ensuring the provision of a high level of quality of service and care.
• Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations with the public, patients and other personnel.
• May perform other duties as required.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• N/A.

Education

• Graduate of a school or college of Optometry accredited by the California State Board of Optometry.

License, Certification, Registration

• Optometrist License (California)
• National Provider Identifier

Additional Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to apply the principles, theories, practices and techniques of optometric practice, including anatomy, physiology, pathology and mechanics of the human eye, visual processes and detailed knowledge of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics.
• Must be able to work evenings and Saturdays.
• May rotate to other MOBs within the Medical Center Service Area*.
• Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a one year ACOE accredited residency program.
• A hiring manager may specify Preferred Qualifications, which are desirable and above and beyond the requirements specified in the Minimum Qualifications section above.
• Please keep in mind that any such Preferred Qualifications should be job related and relevant (i.e., directly related to the duties and responsibilities described in this Job Description) and stated in non-prejudicial language.

Notes

• Will be required to travel to all Riverside MSA locations.
• Hours and days will vary.
• Required to perform full scope of practice.

Primary Location: California,Riverside,Riverside Medical Offices 2

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM

Working Hours End: 07:00 PM

Job Schedule: Per Diem

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B16|AFSCME|KPASCO

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Riverside MOB 2 - Optometry-Regular Clinic - 0806

Pay Range: $94.35 - $115.29 / hour

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

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.

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.