Optometrist - Woodlawn

Kaiser Permanente; Baltimore (MD); Sur place; USD 78 000 - 102 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kaiser Permanente in Maryland's Woodlawn Medical Center is seeking an Optometrist to examine patients with the full range of visual problems, diagnose diseases, and prescribe treatments as licensed. The role includes referrals, co-management with ophthalmology, and participation in departmental meetings.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited optometry school and licensure in MD/VA/DC, with PECOS enrollment within 90 days. Schedule is 40 hours/week, Day shift, Mon-Fri.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Examines patients with 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.
• Consults with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology on patient care issues.

Connaissances

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formation

Graduation from accredited optometry school

Description du poste

Job Summary

To examine patients having full range of visual problems, diagnose visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies, and prescribe treatment as licensed and credited. To refer patients to other appropriate Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation and treatment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Examines patients having a full range of visual problems by using a full field of optometry instruments and techniques.


• Diagnoses visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies and prescribes treatment according to the laws of the State of Maryland, District, or Commonwealth.


• Prescribes and fits contact lenses.


• Determines visual requirements of the partially sighted. Prescribes low-vision aids such as telescopic and microscopic lenses, magnifiers, and other optical devices to aid low-vision patients.


• In the state or jurisdiction in which licensed or under the standing orders of a physician, uses diagnostic pharmaceutical agents to detect and diagnose ocular pathology. Uses examination techniques to determine ocular signs of systemic diseases and medications.


• Refers patients to other appropriate Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation and treatment.


• Participates in departmental and educational meetings including peer review activities within the department and medical facility.


• Consults regularly with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology on patient care issues.


• Assists in implementing eye care in-service education programs for medical center staff and at patient education seminars.


• Under the standing orders of a physician and in co-management with an ophthalmologist, evaluates and manages stated anterior segment disorders.

One Sat a month with an alternate day off during the week

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• N/A

Education

• Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry required.

License, Certification, Registration

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


• Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association


• National Provider Identifier required at hire

Additional Requirements

• Enrollment in PECOS within 90 days of hire date required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an interdisciplinary health care environment preferred or successful completion of accredited residency program.


• Accredited residency in Optometry preferred.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Primary Location: Maryland,Baltimore,Woodlawn Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM

Working Hours End: 05:00 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M45|OPEIU|Local 2

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Woodlawn Medical Center - Optometry - 1808

Pay Range: $77.5 - $101.95 / year

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.