Optometrist: Vision Diagnostics & Low-Vision Care (Travel)

Kaiser Permanente; Stafford (VA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kaiser Permanente in Stafford, VA is seeking an Optometrist to examine patients with a full range of visual problems, diagnose ocular conditions, and prescribe treatment within state laws. The role includes fitting contact lenses and prescribing low-vision aids, with travel to NOVA centers as needed.

The position requires graduation from an accredited Optometry program, an active Optometrist license for MD/VA/DC, and BLS.

Formación

• Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry.
• Optometrist license in MD, VA, or DC.
• Basic Life Support required at hire (AHA).
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Enrollment in PECOS within 90 days of hire.
• 2 years of experience in an interdisciplinary healthcare environment or successful completion of an accredited residency.
• Accredited residency in Optometry preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Examine patients with full range of visual problems using comprehensive optometry instruments and techniques.
• Diagnose visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies and prescribe treatment per applicable state laws.
• Prescribe and fit contact lenses.
• Determine visual requirements of the partially sighted and prescribe low-vision aids.
• Assess ocular signs of systemic diseases and medications using appropriate examination techniques.
• Refer patients to Kaiser Permanente providers for further evaluation and treatment.
• Participate in departmental/educational meetings and peer review activities.
• Consult with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology on patient care issues.
• Assist in in-service eye care education programs for staff and patient education seminars.
• Under physician standing orders and co-management with an ophthalmologist, evaluate/manage anterior segment disorders.
• Rotating Saturdays (1 Sat per month); travel to NOVA optometry centers as needed.

Educación

Graduation from accredited school of Optometry

Descripción del empleo

Kaiser Permanente in Stafford, VA is seeking an Optometrist to examine patients with a full range of visual problems, diagnose ocular conditions, and prescribe treatment within state laws. The role includes fitting contact lenses and prescribing low-vision aids, with travel to NOVA centers as needed.

The position requires graduation from an accredited Optometry program, an active Optometrist license for MD/VA/DC, and BLS.