Optometrist

Optometrist Opportunity

*Please note this will mainly be based out of our Queens location with potential to travel to our Brooklyn location*

Our organization operates several multi-disciplinary ambulatory care centers throughout New York City that were created to serve our Union members and their families. We offer Primary Care, Dental, Radiological, Vision, Mental Health, and other Specialist services at our facilities at no charge to our Union members, removing the financial roadblock that many people face when trying to obtain quality medical care. We are looking for an Optometrist to help in our mission of providing top notch vision services to our Union members. It's an exciting opportunity for any Optometrist looking to make an impact for under-represented communities and want a stable work schedule (No weekends and no overnights!).

Job Summary:

• Tests patient's general eye health and level of vision
• Screens for disease affecting the eye
• Ascertains whether patient needs corrective lenses or other types of corrective eye wear
• Will be working out of all of our Midtown, Harlem, Brooklyn, and Queens Health Centers

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseased and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness
2. Analyze test results
3. Develop plan of treatment/care for the patient that also includes education and follow-up visits
4. Prescribe medications/eyeglasses to treat eye disease and make referrals, as indicated by the needs of the patient
5. Communicates with Ophthalmologist and other health care providers related to diagnosis, treatment and plan for the patient either verbally and/or through documentation in the medical record
6. Maintains current and complete documentation in the medical record that reflects the care and services provided to the patient
7. Adheres to the center's established policies and procedures
8. Expected to travel to our Midtown and Queens locations

Education and Experience:

1. Current License as an O.D. In New York State
2. Meets all of the requirements for appointment/reappointment as a member of the medical staff
3. Current CPR Certification

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Hospital, Medical, Dental and Vision benefits at no cost to all benefits-eligible employees and their eligible dependents
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays)
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution after a year of employment
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Cycle Benefits (reimbursements for gym memberships, financial planning, etc.)
• Pre-Paid Legal Services