Optometrist
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Other
Salary $141,248 – $150,000 yearly
Degree Required Other
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location Kittery, Maine, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/10/24
J Edward Staffing is seeking a skilled and compassionate Optometrist to join the healthcare team at a military hospital located in Kittery, ME. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide eye care services to active-duty service members, veterans, and their families in a highly professional environment.

Contract Type: Long-Term, 1 year, start date 09/30/2024- 09/27/2025
Shift: Day, Monday- Friday 0620- 1700 hrs
Rate: $141,248 - $150,000/yr

Benefits Offered
Weekly Pay
Direct Deposit
Vision and Dental Insurance
Limited Disability
Life Insurance
401K
Paid Sick time
Referral Program

Job Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive eye exams to assess vision health and detect any abnormalities.
Diagnose and treat visual issues such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia.
Prescribe corrective lenses, including glasses and contact lenses.
Provide pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing eye surgery.
Diagnose and manage ocular diseases and conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal disorders.
Educate patients on proper eye care, preventive measures, and treatment plans.
Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Maintain accurate and thorough medical records in compliance with hospital and military standards.

Qualifications

• Degree: Doctor of Optometry.
• Certifications: BLS and possess a certification to use Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents.
• Education: Graduate from a school or college approved by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) of the American Optometric Association.
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the preceding three (3) years as an Optometrist. Experience must include post-operative refractive surgery to include familiarity with Excimer laser, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), patient selection, and co-management of refractive surgery patients.
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as an optometrist.

Working Hours

The performance hours: MONDAY-FRIDAY 0630-1700