Optometrist: Vision Diagnostics & Low-Vision Care

Kaiser Permanente; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an optometrist to examine patients with a full range of visual problems, diagnose ocular diseases, and prescribe treatments. The role involves refraction, contact lens fitting, and referral to other Kaiser Permanente providers for further evaluation and care.

Responsibilities include collaboration with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology, participation in departmental meetings, and involvement in continuing education programs within the medical facility.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry required.
• Optometrist License (Maryland) OR Optometrist License (Virginia) OR Optometrist License (District of Columbia) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire from American Heart Association.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required at hire.
• Enrollment in PECOS within 90 days of hire date required.

Responsibilities

• Examines patients having a full range of visual problems using optometry instruments and techniques.
• Diagnoses visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies and prescribes treatment.
• Prescribes and fits contact lenses.
• Determines visual requirements of the partially sighted and prescribes low-vision aids.
• Interprets ocular signs of systemic diseases and medications; collaborates with other providers as needed.
• Refers patients to Kaiser Permanente providers for further evaluation and treatment.
• Participates in department/ facility meetings and peer reviews; consults with internal medicine, pediatrics and ophthalmology.
• Evaluates and manages stated anterior segment disorders under physician standing orders and with ophthalmologist co-management.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an optometrist to examine patients with a full range of visual problems, diagnose ocular diseases, and prescribe treatments. The role involves refraction, contact lens fitting, and referral to other Kaiser Permanente providers for further evaluation and care.

Responsibilities include collaboration with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology, participation in departmental meetings, and involvement in continuing education programs within the medical facility.