Optometrist - Ascension DePaul Services

Job Title

Optometrist

Job Description

DePaul Community Health Centers operates eleven Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Greater New Orleans area. DCHC is committed to improving the health status of our community and to continue a long tradition of service in this market. DCHC is seeking an Optometrist to provide clinical care for Community Health Centers. The doctor will have full tech support and a fully equipped clinic.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assumes overall responsibility for patients receiving care in the Clinic. Works in tandem with other departments to ensure a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Develops treatment plans in collaboration with patients, as well as educates and advises patients on medical issues. Diagnose and treat refractive disorders. Diagnoses and treats ocular disorders caused by age-related illnesses. Examines, diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases, injuries and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures. Identifies related systemic conditions affecting the eye. Enters patient information and completes required clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.

Physical Demands

Ability to talk and hear. Prolonged period of attentive listening. Sitting, standing and walking. Ability to work flexible hours. Lifting, twisting, standing, bending and some activities that involve running for long periods of time will occur. 90% of work will require some sort of physical activity to be performed. Employee will be required to travel from time to time and must be willing to work various shifts to accommodate needs of various sites.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. According to the special event type, some work may be performed outside with varying temperatures.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have Louisiana OD License. Must have at least 1 year of experience. Must have experience working with a diverse population. Must have excellent communication skills, including verbal and written. Must be computer literate.

Preferred Qualifications

Three years of Optometry experience in a community healthcare clinic setting. Bi-lingual and Experience with Compulink software is a plus.

Why Join Our Team?

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community