What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Optometrist position at VieMed Healthcare Staffing?
Job Title: Optometrist
VieMed Healthcare Staffing is a premier staffing agency that specializes in connecting skilled professionals with healthcare facilities.
About VieMed
We are committed to quality, reliability, and integrity for both our candidates and clients. Our mission is to elevate healthcare staffing to new heights.
Job Description
The Optometrist will work in the Optometry Division within the Occupational Health Department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Examine, diagnose, treat or prescribe courses of treatment for patients suffering from diseases, injuries, or disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures.
- Diagnose related systemic conditions and promote prevention and wellness, vision conservation, education and training activities, vision screenings, and positive eye and vision health behaviors.
- Advise and make professional clinical recommendations on problems and considerations of national scope in all areas of optometry.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- A Doctor of Optometry degree from a school or college approved by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) of the American Optometric Association.
- A certification to use Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the last 3 years, including experience with post-operative refractive surgery.
- A current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as an optometrist.
Benefits
This part-time position offers a competitive pay package, comprehensive medical benefits, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with match, and a robust referral bonus program.
