Optometrist (45216)

Job Details Job Location Mobile Van VII Vision CHOP - Fremont, CARemote Type Fully RemotePosition Type Per DiemEducation Level Graduate DegreeSalary Range $74.88 - $86.81 HourlyTravel Percentage NegligibleJob Shift AnyJob Category Professional Services Description Overall Summary As an Optometrist under the general supervision of the Vision Program Manager, you will be enlisted to perform all routine vision and ocular examinations in order to provide appropriate corrections and diagnoses. Your core responsibilities will include; prescribing lenses and necessary correction alternatives; treating abnormal conditions within the scope of optometry and referring to specialists when deemed appropriate. You will also be expected to train assistants in performing optometric duties and attend regular staff meetings. Essential Responsibilities Under the general direction of Vision Program Manager, Optometrist performs a variety of complex, professional, analytical, and confidential vision services. Duties include: • Diagnose and correct refractive errors including; nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and amblyopia • Prescribe eyeglasses and ocular medications • Order and interpret tests needed to detect and appropriately manage common ocular disorders such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, red eye, cataracts, and macular degeneration. • Evaluate patients for the presence of diseases such as hypertension and diabetes and refer patients to other healthcare providers as needed • Proficient in documentation of clinical findings and assessment and plan • Promote eye health by counseling patients • Co-manage and refer ocular conditions outside of scope of optometry Secondary Responsibilities: • Other duties as assigned. • Assume general administration duties including fax, filing, copying, etc. • Attend webinars, workshops, training and/or meetings as requested by Vision Program Director. • Perform special project research and data collection activities as requested by Vision Program Director; analyze and interpret data, and prepare reports. • Coordinate special staff events and prepares and distributes promotional flyers for such events. Outstanding Benefits Package! • Comprehensive Health Coverage: 100% Employer-sponsored Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability. • Generous Time Off: Up to 19 PTO days in your first year, 5 Paid Sick Days, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Bereavement, and Paid Jury Duty. • Retirement Savings: Up to 4% employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan. • Professional Growth Support: Loan Repayment Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, and CME for Providers. • And Much More! Join us and enjoy these fantastic benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth! Qualifications Qualifications: • Maintains all licensing requirements for the State of California • Board certified with TPA and TLG/TPG Glaucoma certification • Graduate of a school or college of Optometry, accredited by State Board of Optometry • Two (2) years of experience preferred • Bilingual preferred Work Conditions: Travel locally to visit other sites, may require a day or overnight trip to attend events; workload may be demanding at times; require professionalism and confidentiality. Physical Demands: This position requires: • Sitting, walking, and standing associated with a normal medical/clinical office environment. • Regular bending and stretching; and lifting. • Manual dexterity used to include, but not limited to, standard office equipment, and computer keyboard. • Traveling to work sites including some exposure to outside elements. • Presenting information in front of a group. • Reading and writing in order to review records for accuracy. Supervises: None Apply tot his job