Ophthalmologist

Overview

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At Houston Methodist, the Neuro Ophthalmologist position is responsible for providing expert medical care to diagnose and treat visual deficiencies and diseases of the eye. This position’s duties include conducting routine eye examinations, referring patients to medical specialists, and performing and interpreting diagnostic testing and neuro treatment plans based on patient condition. This role also manages hospital day call consults in a triage and referral capacity to neuro fellows and subspecialty attendings (0.4 fte). The role provides leadership and clinical quality initiative guidance to support consistent clinical performance and practice standards across the hospital. It supports safe and reliable processes in healthcare delivery and fosters a culture valuing patient safety, clinical excellence, evidence-based medicine, and continuous learning. The position models I CARE values and fosters a culture of safety, quality, service, and innovation.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides medical expertise to interprofessional healthcare staff.

• Drives teamwork within and between departments; participates in and/or leads department process improvements as needed.

• Advises patients on proper eye care techniques. Trains patients on how to use and maintain their contact lenses.

• Conducts themselves in a manner congruent with cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. Initiates contributions toward improvement of department scores for employee engagement.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs comprehensive eye and vision tests. Responds to patients’ medical issues starting with history, timely updating charts, and reflecting current findings and treatments. Diagnoses and medically manages diseases and defects of the eye, including cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration, myopia, astigmatism, presbyopia, etc.

• Provides personalized temporary and permanent solutions to sight issues based on each patient’s case and medical history. Analyzes test results to diagnose and present treatment options. Reaches an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and patient history.

• Discusses and explains treatments, eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications with patients, advising them of side effects and ensuring allergy information is current prior to prescribing any medication or treatment.

• Schedules next appointments when re-examination is required. Drives department service standards and activities to impact overall patient satisfaction by role modeling and fostering accountability.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supports and enforces behavior standards and procedures related to factors that contribute to adverse events and quality of care improvement.

• Role models situational awareness, uses teachable moments to improve safety and service, and collaborates with physicians and hospital leadership. Utilizes change management principles to promote continuous quality improvement.

• Refers to ophthalmologists when patients need surgery or in cases of severe eye injuries requiring advanced medical care, including but not limited to laser, blade, or scalpel procedures.

• Maintains updated and accurate medical records for all patients. Complies with federal and state privacy laws, always respecting patient confidentiality.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adheres to fiscal stewardship for the financial responsibility and well-being of the patient, which includes managing for quality and removing unnecessary costs.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Stays up-to-date with latest research, technologies, and best practices. Participates in the development and implementation of new procedures. Participates in speaking engagements, presentations, or educational rounds to enhance departmental and/or system-wide Houston Methodist.

• Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an approved optometry school with a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Two years of experience in an optometric clinical practice setting

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• OPT - Optometrist - State Licensure

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially regarding activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a customer service-oriented manner with positive language principles.

• In-depth understanding of eye conditions and vision defects.

• Hands-on experience with eye examination tools, such as ophthalmoscope and tonometer.

• Ability to explain medical terms.

• Broad knowledge of common medications, side effects, and contraindications.

• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines.

• Knowledge of fundamentals of patient safety.

• Knowledge of fundamentals of quality improvement.

• Ability to think strategically and be an insightful decision-maker.

• Ability to analyze and solve problems.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No

• Scrubs No

• Business professional Yes

• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*

*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL

Travel specifications may vary by department

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No

• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.