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$132k-160k (estimate)
Other | Ambulatory Healthcare Services 6 Months Ago
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Columbia Basin Health Association is Hiring an Optometrist Near Othello, WA

Overview

Oversees the patient's diagnosis, treatment and prevention of vision problems and eye diseases within the scope of his/her licensure. 

At Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) we never have to wonder whether the work we do is worthwhile. Each day we see victories and successes, big and small, in the lives of people who count on us. 

Partner with CBHA for a rewarding career. Your dream to promote health and wellness, work with passionate people, and feel accomplished for doing important work while earning a reasonable paycheck is possible with us. Be a part of a healthcare movement as you grow your career. The size and culture of the organization provides an opportunity to work closely with leadership, lead initiatives and see the results of your hard work. Your ability to make an impact is limited only by your passion and creativity. 

Pediatric Advanced Practitioner salary range: $115,000 - $140,000 (plus RVU Incentive Bonus) DOE with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible to examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities.
  • Responsible to practice at the full scope of their licensure and prescribes medications to treat eye diseases as state law permits.
  • Responsible to prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
  • Responsible to analyze test results and develop treatment plans.
  • Responsible to educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.
  • Responsible to remove foreign bodies from the eye.
  • Responsible to order and interpret special-testing data for patients.
  • Responsible to observe and train staff regarding appropriate work-up procedures.
  • Responsible to consult with and refer patients to Ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner, if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
  • Responsible to provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care.
  • Responsible to prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or preserve vision.
  • Responsible to promote a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE standards of Behavior.
  • Responsible to uphold confidentiality at all times in regards to CBHA activities, reports, financials, patient health information and other proprietary information specific to CBHA.
  • Responsible to serve as a clinical lead in absence of Director of Eye Care.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Promotes a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE standards of Behavior.
  • Must uphold confidentiality at all times in regards to CBHA activities, reports, financials, patient health information and other proprietary information specific to CBHA.
  • Qualifications

    Professional and Technical Knowledge:

  • Maintain authoritative skill and knowledge in the principles of sound medical practice.
  • Be familiar with the scope of practice and be knowledgeable of the regulatory authority governing the practice of Opticians and Ophthalmic Technicians.
  • Be attuned to the unique needs of the indigent and underserved with practice emphasis on rural medicine needs.
  • Degree in optometry from an accredited school of optometry, and is licensed to practice in the state of Washington.
  • License/Certification:

  • Possesses unrestricted license from the State of Washington to practice optometry.
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    General Description of Benefits:

    At CBHA, we offer a comprehensive benefit package for our employee’s. We invest in our staff and providers. Because of this, many members of our leadership team started their careers with us, and through mentorship and experience, have risen through the ranks. Incentive-based programs and educational stipends give you every opportunity to succeed. Below you will find a list of the many benefits provided at CBHA:

    Health Insurance:

    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision

    Our employees have the option of electing to utilize our in-house Dental and Vision services (dependent on Medical plan enrollment):

    • Dental – CBHA In-House Credit

    In-house credit of $1,300 annual maximum for services provided at CBHA dental clinic. $35 copay is waived for preventative services.

    • Vision – CBHA In-House Credit

    In house credit includes for one eye exam every plan year. $200 hardware credit for employee and dependents for prescription hardware (glasses, contacts, prescription sunglasses). Employees and dependents also receive one additional hardware credit per year at CBHA’s cost 20% (used for non-prescription sunglasses, contact lenses, or a second pair of prescription glasses). $35 copay is waived for preventative services

    Flexible Spending Account

    Life Insurance

    Accidental Death & Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy

    Long Term Disability

    Emergency Medical Transport Benefits- Life Flight Network

    403 (b) Retirement Plan:

    Safe Harbor Match: Employees are eligible to receive a Safe Harbor Match of 100% up to 4% of the employee’s total salary. Employee is full vested in Safe Harbor Match from day 1. Contributions are subject to IRS guidelines.

    Non-Elective Contribution- Provided the employee has met enrollment qualifications, employee will also receive 4% employer contribution of employee’s total salary at the end of the Plan Year at the discretion of Board of Directors.

    Vacation (Personal Leave):

    • Full-time exempt employees in their first year will have 80 hours of PTO input into their PTO account at the start of hire. For the reminder of the first year of employment, they will accrue at the rate of .05385 per hour worked not to exceed a per pay period accrual of 4.308 hours.
    • In year two and thereafter, they will accrue at the rate of .09231 per hour not to exceed a pay period accrual of 7.38 hours.
    • Employees receive 8 vacation hours (Wellness Day) added to their bank on each anniversary date.

    Holidays:

    The following holidays are observed and paid by CBHA.

    New Year’s Day

    Memorial Day

    Independence Day

    Labor Day

    Thanksgiving Day

    Day after Thanksgiving

    Christmas Day

    **Martin Luther King Jr. Day & President’s Day are considered floating holidays and are used at employee’s discretion.

    Educational Reimbursement Program

    Employee Assistant Program:

    EAP services are available to solve a wide range of concerns for employees. This program is confidential and covers employees, spouses, domestic partners and children up to 26 years of age.

    Contribution to Student Loan/529 College Savings Plans

    This program provides an employee with the convenience of payroll deductions toward their 529 college Savings Plan to be withheld and sent to their plan provider by BenefitEd on their behalf.

    Job Summary

    JOB TYPE

    Other

    INDUSTRY

    Ambulatory Healthcare Services

    SALARY

    $132k-160k (estimate)

    POST DATE

    10/04/2023

    EXPIRATION DATE

    12/31/2024

    WEBSITE

    cbha.org

    HEADQUARTERS

    OTHELLO, WA

    SIZE

    200 - 500

    TYPE

    Private

    CEO

    JANELLE ANDERSEN

    REVENUE

    $10M - $50M

    INDUSTRY

    Ambulatory Healthcare Services

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