Optometrist — Vision Care & Low-Vision Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in the United States seeks an Optometrist to examine patients with a full range of visual problems, diagnose ocular conditions, and prescribe treatment. The role requires Maryland/Virginia/DC licensure and BLS/NPI compliance, with PECOS enrollment within 90 days of hire.

You will refer patients to Kaiser providers as needed and participate in educational activities. Responsibilities include fitting contact lenses, prescribing low-vision aids, and collaborating with internal

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry is required.
• Optometrist License (Maryland, Virginia or DC) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association at hire.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required at hire.
• PECOS enrollment within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients with a full range of visual problems using optometry instruments and techniques.
• Diagnose visual diseases and prescribe treatment per applicable state laws.
• Prescribe and fit contact lenses.
• Determine visual needs of the partially sighted and prescribe low-vision aids.
• Use diagnostic agents per physician standing orders to detect ocular pathology.
• Refer patients to Kaiser Permanente providers for further evaluation and treatment.
• Participate in department and facility meetings and peer review activities.
• Consult with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology on patient care.
• Assist in eye care in-service education programs for staff and seminars.
• Evaluate and manage stated anterior segment disorders under physician standing orders.

Skills

Interdisciplinary health care

Basic Life Support

NPI

PECOS enrollment

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry

Accredited residency in Optometry

Optometrist License (Maryland) OR Optometrist License (Virginia) OR Optometrist License (District of Columbia)

National Provider Identifier

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in the United States seeks an Optometrist to examine patients with a full range of visual problems, diagnose ocular conditions, and prescribe treatment. The role requires Maryland/Virginia/DC licensure and BLS/NPI compliance, with PECOS enrollment within 90 days of hire.

You will refer patients to Kaiser providers as needed and participate in educational activities. Responsibilities include fitting contact lenses, prescribing low-vision aids, and collaborating with internal