Employed by PAGNY for NYC Health Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania is located on 1225 Gerard Avenue and has been serving the South Bronx for over 45 years. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exceptions.

PURPOSE OF POSITIONUnder supervision of the Medical Director or designee, performs professional optometric work in designated Gotham Health facilities.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs eye examinations for visual defects and does refractions by means of such instruments as the Ophthalmometer, Skiascope, Ophthalmoscope and Retinoscope, including routine diabetic eye exams and assessments of diabetic ocular complications; pediatric exams; glaucoma diagnosis and treatment; acute eye problems, including infectious and inflammatory conditions; and refraction for adults and children.
• Prescribes lenses, prisms or visual exercises to improve vision without use of medicine, drugs or surgery.
• Refers patients having ocular manifestations of disease to an Ophthalmologist, when needed.
• Follows corporate & hospital regulations, policies, & procedures.
• Addresses patients, visitors and co-workers in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Maintains a professional working relationship with other health care professionals.
• Operates equipment and performs job related duties in a safe manner.
• Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate action to eliminate hazards and prevent recurrences.
• Follows established infection control protocols.
• Work to provide comprehensive, personalized care for all New Yorkers and commit to providing a person-centered care environment while exemplifying ICARE (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence) values.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry.
• A license to practice Optometry in New York State.

Exceptional Benefits Include:

• Competitive compensation package
• 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one
• Choice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans starting day one
• Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day one
• Generous paid time off program
• CME days and dollars
• Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center
• Visa candidates are considered
• Occurrence-based Medical Malpractice policy coverage
• Salary: $136,385

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health Hospitals (H H) , the largest public health system in the United States. Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

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