What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometrist – Hershey, PA position at Hershey Medical Center?
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Hours: 8
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Amber L. Winters at [email protected] for additional information.
Penn State Health is offering an exciting opportunity for a full-time Optometrist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive eye and vision care, including routine eye examinations, diagnosing and treating vision problems and eye diseases, and prescribing corrective lenses. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care and a passion for promoting eye health.
What we're offering:
- Competitive salary and sign-on bonus
- Participation in resident and medical student education
- A high-quality program with a national reputation for teaching, research, and state-of-the-art patient care
- Interaction with dynamic clinicians across departments and participation in innovative educational approaches
What we’re Seeking:
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school.
- Valid Pennsylvania state optometry license
- Strong diagnostic skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
- Proficiency in using optometric instruments and technology
- Knowledge of the latest eye care technology and treatments
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, Fitness Discounts (Facilities and Peloton), Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling, and PSH OnDemand.
- Be Balanced with Paid Holidays, Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Life Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported with Relocation Assistance (if eligible), Continuing Medical Education (CME), assistance provided by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Business Employee Resource Groups, and Virtual Benefits Orientation.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.