Optometrist - Strategic Healthcare Associates
Brooklyn, NY 11219
About the Job
Under the supervision of, and in conjunction with an Ophthalmologist, diagnoses and treats eye movement disorders and associated sensory deficiencies. We are seeking a full time optometrist who will see patients in the Brooklyn location 2 days a week and then see patients in outside locations as needed (locations will be discussed and agreed upon with the Optometrist in advance in the NYC area.
Job Responsibility:
- Evaluates and diagnoses ocular motility disorders, performs specialized eye tests to assess visual acuity, focusing ability, eye movement (strabismus measurements), binocular function and color vision, using such equipment as prisms and other ophthalmic instruments.
- Provide education to ophthalmic technicians, residents, medical students and other physicians regarding the sensorimotor evaluation and treatment of sensorimotor disorders.
- Provides medical and ophthalmic history-taking, review of systems, and summary of chief complaint.
- Detects disorders of the eyes within children and adults which prevent normal vision.
- Consults with physician regarding treatment, which may involve the use of exercises and techniques to control eye movements.
- Utilizes special lenses, filters, prisms and instruments to help patients correct their vision.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification:
- Doctor of Optometry required.
- Current License to practice as a Licensed Optometrist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred.
Additional Salary Detail:
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Medical Insurance is provided.
Medical Insurance is provided.
Source : Strategic Healthcare Associates
