Optometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation

Prevention of Blindness Society • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington (POB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the improvement and preservation of sight by providing services, education, advocacy, and innovation. POB provides vision rehabilitation services to visually impaired individuals, including low-vision evaluations to optimize vision, improve quality of life, and maintain or regain independence. POB seeks a part-time optometrist with an interest in low-vision rehabilitation services to join an experienced team led by an optometrist with over 20 years of field experience. We are a team of like-minded professionals whose goal is to provide impactful and compassionate care in our community. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and practice a high-demand field of optometry in our community.

Requirements

• US Citizen
• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school
• Completion of some residency or formal training in low vision rehabilitation
• Valid driver’s license in the Metro Area (DC, MD, or VA)
• Reliable personal transportation
• Licensed to practice optometry in at least one of the following jurisdictions: Washington, DC; Maryland; or Virginia (Must be willing to obtain licensure in additional jurisdictions. POB provides support throughout the licensure process.)
• Strong interest in low vision rehabilitation and serving individuals with vision loss
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Google Suite
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Occasional weekend and evenings work may be required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Perform other duties and projects as required

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience in low vision rehabilitation
• Licensed to practice optometry in two or more of the following jurisdictions: Washington, DC; Maryland; Virginia (Must be willing to obtain licensure in additional jurisdictions. POB provides support throughout the licensure process).
• Experience with eClinicalWorks or similar electronic health record systems

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive low vision evaluations and develop individualized vision rehabilitation plans
• Perform low vision testing and assessments, including: ETDRS high-contrast acuity testing, contrast sensitivity evaluations, low vision refraction, visual field and central scotoma testing, lighting and glare assessments
• Provide recommendations for optical and non-optical low vision devices and strategies
• Collaborate with referring eye care providers and communicate findings and recommendations
• Connect patients to appropriate social, governmental, educational, and community-based resources, with support from interdisciplinary staff
• Provide patient counseling and referrals to local support groups and services
• Document clinical encounters accurately and efficiently using electronic health records (eClinicalWorks)
• Participate in periodic community education and outreach presentations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees