Optometrist - Talbott, Tennessee

Eyetastic Services, LLC; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary $140,000

Annual bonus up to $20,000

Benefits package ~25% of salary

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Some flexibility in working hours

Job summary

Eyetastic Services, LLC is seeking an optometrist to lead clinical programs in Tennessee and participate in government-approved collaboratives. The role emphasizes compliance with clinical measures and QI initiatives while maintaining thorough documentation and EHR processes.

The position offers a full-time (or part-time) schedule, a competitive starting salary, and substantial bonus potential. You will work standard hours Monday to Friday with some flexibility, collaborating with nurses,

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee optometry license or ability to obtain one.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Several years of relevant experience preferred; new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to disease management protocols and participate in collaboratives and government-approved programs.
• Ensure compliance with clinical measures and QI initiatives.
• Complete documentation and EHR processes, telephone encounters, and payroll sheets.
• Follow Exposure Control Plan and universal precautions; facilitate referrals with care team nurses and referral reps.
• Engage in outreach programs and off-site health initiatives representing the organization.
• Assist in education and training of students as assigned.
• Review primary care protocols and patient education with leadership.
• Provide information for Medicare/Medicaid participation and stay current with coding and billing.
• Engage in quality assurance, peer reviews, and evaluations of clinical support staff.
• Report relevant patient care and liability information to leadership.
• Serve as a resource for medical support staff and foster team collaboration.

Skills

Optometry license

Education

Job description

Responsibilities

• Adhering to standardized disease management protocols while actively participating in collaboratives and healthcare programs approved by federal and state governments.
• Ensuring compliance with clinical measures in conjunction with Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives.
• Completing required documentation and tasks promptly, including electronic health records (EHR) processes, telephone encounters, and payroll sheets.
• Understanding and complying with the organization's Exposure Control Plan, utilizing universal precautions in the clinical environment.
  Facilitating referrals for patients requiring additional services not offered on-site, collaborating with care team nurses and referral service representatives.
• Participating in outreach programs and off-site health initiatives relevant to specialty areas, representing the organization's values within the community.
• Assisting in the education and training of students as assigned.
• Reviewing primary care protocols and patient education materials in collaboration with leadership.
• Providing necessary information for participation in reimbursement programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of coding and billing requirements.
• Engaging in quality assurance activities, peer reviews, and responding to requests for evaluations of clinical support staff.
• Reporting pertinent information to leadership regarding patient care and organizational liability.
• Acting as a resource for medical support staff and encouraging the clinical team.

Benefits

• Full-time position or Part-time availability considered
• Starting at $140,000
• Up to $20,000 annual bonus potential (distributed quarterly)
• The comprehensive benefits package is valued at approximately 25% of the salary
• Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
• Some flexibility in working hours available

Eyetastic Services is dedicated to partnering with employers who provide equal opportunities in all healthcare fields.

Requirements

• An active Tennessee optometry license or the ability to obtain one is necessary.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
• The position requires a candidate with a few years of relevant experience, but new graduates may be considered.
• The ideal candidate should have a passion for caring for underserved populations and demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary care team.