Optometrist: Travel to NOVA Centers for Vision Care

Kaiser Permanente; Fair Lakes (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in the United States is seeking an Optometrist to examine patients with a full range of visual problems, diagnose visual diseases and deficiencies, and prescribe treatment as licensed and credited.

You will refer patients to Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation and treatment, participate in department meetings, and travel to NOVA optometry centers on a rotating Saturday schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry is required.
• Optometrist License (Maryland) OR Optometrist License (Virginia) OR Optometrist License (District of Columbia) required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Enrollment in PECOS within 90 days of hire date required.

Responsibilities

• Examines patients with a full range of visual problems using optometry instruments.
• Diagnoses visual diseases and prescribes treatment per state laws.
• Prescribes and fits contact lenses.
• Determines visual requirements for the partially sighted and prescribes low-vision aids.
• Uses diagnostic pharmaceutical agents under standing orders to detect ocular pathology.
• Refers patients to Kaiser Permanente providers for further evaluation.
• Participates in departmental and educational meetings and peer review.
• Consults with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology on patient care.
• Assists in eye care in-service education for staff and seminars.
• Under standing orders, evaluates and manages anterior segment disorders.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in the United States is seeking an Optometrist to examine patients with a full range of visual problems, diagnose visual diseases and deficiencies, and prescribe treatment as licensed and credited.

You will refer patients to Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation and treatment, participate in department meetings, and travel to NOVA optometry centers on a rotating Saturday schedule.