Optometrist

Job Description Overview At Essen Health Care, we care for that! As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program. Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400 Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today! Job Summary Our Division of Ophthalmology and Optometry is expanding due to demand, and we are looking for an optometrist with significant clinical experience to join our team of ophthalmologists and optometrists. Our optometrists are responsible for providing comprehensive eye care to patients and performing routine eye exams. This includes diagnosing and treating visual disorders, managing eye diseases, and prescribing corrective lenses. You will work closely with patients to assess their visual health, offer treatment options, and educate them on maintaining optimal eye health. Practice locations include newly built clinics with state-of-the-art equipment and spacious lanes with separate testing and procedure rooms – a rare find in New York City! Responsibilities Our optometrists are responsible for providing comprehensive eye care to patients and performing routine eye exams. This includes diagnosing and treating visual disorders, managing eye diseases, and prescribing corrective lenses. You will work closely with patients to assess their visual health, offer treatment options, and educate them on maintaining optimal eye health. Practice locations include newly built clinics with state-of-the-art equipment and spacious lanes with separate testing and procedure rooms – a rare find in New York City! Qualifications Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry program · Active state optometry license · Valid CPR certificate · Two-plus years of optometrist experience preferred · Applied understanding of general principles of optometry and best practices for the diagnosis and treatment of eye-related disorders and conditions · Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to patients of diverse backgrounds · Excellent customer service skills · Ability to maintain patient confidentiality · General computer proficiency · Demonstrated problem solving skills and multitasking ability As an optometrist with Essen Health Care, you will be provided with: · The opportunity to work with an experienced and collaborative group of health care providers · A supportive work environment with trained technicians · An established referral network within the practice and the communities we serve · Guaranteed base salary and excellent benefits package, which includes: professional malpractice insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and generous paid time off (PTO) Equal Opportunity Employer Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.