Optometrist PRN

Parkland Hospital; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dallas is seeking a licensed Optometrist to provide direct primary optometric healthcare services. This role involves managing patient care for eye conditions and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Candidates must hold a Doctoral degree in Optometry and be licensed to practice in Texas.

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctoral degree in Optometry from an approved College of Optometry.
• Must be a licensed Optometrist for practice in Texas.
• Must demonstrate effective optometry skills and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct optometric healthcare services.
• Participate as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Manage the quality of patients presenting with eye conditions.

Skills

Effective optometry skills and techniques

Ability to determine objectives and set priorities

Effective teamwork with healthcare professionals

Education

Doctoral degree in Optometry

Job description

Overview

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.
• Certification/Registration/Licensure: Must be a licensed Optometrist for the practice of optometry in the State of Texas, licensed through the Texas Optometry Board.
• 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.

Contact

Contact: Brent Whitson, Talent Acquisition Adviser [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity

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.