Part-time Optometrist (OD)

Community Health Connections; Fitchburg (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Connections in Fitchburg, Wisconsin is looking for a dedicated Optometrist to diagnose, manage, and treat eye conditions. Responsibilities include examining patients, prescribing corrective lenses and medications, and providing education on eye care. Candidates should have a Doctorate in Optometry, a Massachusetts license, and a commitment to community wellness. The position offers a structured work environment, with the goal of enhancing the eye care services in the community.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in optometry with a Massachusetts therapeutics level optometry license required.
• Minimum of five years professional experience preferred.
• Public Health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye.
• Examine eyes to determine visual acuity and diagnose abnormalities.
• Prescribe and fit corrective lenses and medications.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to deal with sensitive information

Culturally competent

Education

Doctorate in optometry (OD)

Board certification in optometry

Job description

Pay or shift range

• Pay or shift range: $58.17 USD to $69.23 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions. Thursdays & Fridays (8:00am - 5:00pm)

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities

• Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.
• Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
• Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
• Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.
• Educate and counsel patients on eye care, contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.
• Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information in a highly confidential manner.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, co-workers, health care professionals, funders, and other regulatory agencies.
• Works as part of team.
• Awareness of resources available within the health center to accommodate the needs of patients.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center mission.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a doctorate in optometry (OD) with a Massachusetts therapeutics level optometry license, and be board certification in optometry.
• Current Massachusetts Controlled Substances required.
• Requires an active commitment to excellence in patient care, a desire to improve wellness of our community, an appreciation for community needs, a culturally competent individual, and someone who is excited about the opportunity to build the eye service.
• Minimum of five years professional experience preferred.
• Public Health experience preferred.
• Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English required.

Education

Required: Doctorate or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required: Optometrist.

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