Low Vision Rehabilitation - Bioscientific Staff

Research Position at Henry Ford Medical Group

Works collaboratively with the Medical Director of the Henry Ford Health Center for Vision Rehabilitation to provide individuals with vision impairment opportunities for increased safety, independence and quality of life via world-class low vision care while achieving office productivity and performance goals. Directly reports to the Chair, Department of Ophthalmology and Eye Care Services.

Principle duties and responsibilities include:

• Comprehensive low vision case management
• Provide low vision consultations
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with HFH Center for Vision Rehabilitation occupational therapists and other vision rehabilitation entities or professionals
• Specialty contact lens fitting if necessary to maximize visual function
• Work with the Medical Director of Vision rehabilitation to maintain proper professional staffing and coverage within the clinic
• Professional growth Complete Michigan Optometric Low Vision Certification and American Academy of Optometry Fellowship
• Compliance with continuing education requirements to maintain a license to practice optometry in the State of Michigan
• Support ancillary staff training programs
• Support practice building programs
• Develop and support new relationships both inside and outside of HFH
• Attend regularly scheduled office and staff meetings
• Act as a role model for other staff
• Embrace best practices to ensure that we are providing the highest possible level of professional care

Education/experience required:

• Successful completion of the program from a school of Optometry
• Previous direct patient care experience
• Experience in low vision rehabilitation, preferred

Certifications/Licensures required:

• Licensed as an Optometrist in the State of Michigan

Must meet or exceed core patient care and customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFH Customer Service Policy:

• Communication
• Ownership
• Understanding
• Motivation
• Sensitivity
• Excellence
• Teamwork
• Respect

Must practice exceptional patient care and customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

Must possess the following personal qualities:

• Be self-directed
• Be flexible and committed to the team concept
• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn
• Be open to new learning experiences
• Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
• Demonstrates patient care and customer service values

Physical demands/working conditions: Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures