Optometry opening in Lincoln, ME
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Lincoln, Maine, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/30/24
Optometry opening in Maine
- Opening located in Lincoln, ME
- Full Time; Permanent
- Employed
- Monday to Friday Schedule
- 8 or 10 hour shifts
- Board Eligible/Board Certified
- The primary focus will be to examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment
- May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions
- The optometrist will collaborate with providers while acting as a contributing member to the Integrated Primary Care Team
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Perform vision tests, analyze results and develop a treatment plan.
- Examine eyes using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.
- Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications.
- Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.
- Provide pre and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery, for example, examining a patients eyes the day after surgery.
- Evaluate patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and refer patients to other healthcare providers as needed.
- Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
- Promote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance