Therapeutic Optometrist — Comprehensive Eye Care

Kaiser Permanente; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco, CA seeks a licensed Optometrist to perform routine exams under guidance, with independent professional judgment within California law. You will perform tests, document findings, interpret data, and coordinate care with ophthalmology and optical staff to ensure timely vision services.

Qualified candidates hold an OD, California license, and TPA; the role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and attendance at staff meetings.

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited School of Optometry. 1 year desired but not required.
• Optometrist License (California) required at hire
• Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents (T.P.A.) required for external employees hired after November 2009 (TPA is not required for internal applicants).
• Graduate of an accredited school of Optometry. Certification: Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents (TPA). Meets all of the specifications of staff Optometrist. Work and coordinate concerns in a designated location. Direct and oversee daily operations and report to the local Chief of Optometry or exempt designee. Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Must have a Natl Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
• External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants ... San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents history including chief complaint, relevant symptoms as appropriate; pertinent ocular health, family and medical history, medications; current spectacle/contact lens and any other data required to manage the patients vision and ocular health needs.
• Performs minimum as well as appropriate additional testing as needed based on the specific needs of each patient. Adequately documents findings. Proficient in the use and interpretation of standard ophthalmic equipment.
• Accurately interprets data from clinical exam. Makes sound clinical diagnoses. Takes appropriate actions to meet patients' chief complaints and ocular health needs; documents impressions and plan; referrals as needed.
• Uses tests and procedures to detect and manage disorders common to the elderly; communicates with optical staff and ophthalmology to optimize quality and service; attends staff meetings; identifies system problems and solutions.
• Maintains all licensing and job requirements (CE, CPR, safety training, PPD).
• Dictates/writes referral letters and communicates with other providers; completes forms as needed.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Quality Management

Cost Consciousness

Diversity

Organizational Support

Education

OD degree

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco, CA seeks a licensed Optometrist to perform routine exams under guidance, with independent professional judgment within California law. You will perform tests, document findings, interpret data, and coordinate care with ophthalmology and optical staff to ensure timely vision services.

Qualified candidates hold an OD, California license, and TPA; the role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and attendance at staff meetings.