Optometrist

AEG Vision • New York, NY

13d

About The Position

The optometrist conducts eye examinations for Acuity Eyecare Group and practices to the full capacity of their license. The role supports practice growth by building long-term patient relationships and educating patients about eyecare. The optometrist evaluates vision and eye health, diagnoses sight problems and eye diseases, prescribes corrective lenses and medications, recommends or provides treatments, and provides care around eye surgery. The optometrist also promotes eye health and communicates lens recommendations to opticians and other sales staff.

Requirements

• Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution.
• Must have passed all optometric state boards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye examinations and perform vision tests; analyze the results.
• Establish long-term patient relationships through appropriate patient care and education.
• Interview patients before examinations to determine their health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for the visit, and visual wants and needs.
• Instruct, recommend, and advise patients about options for addressing refractive errors, systemic and ocular disease, and visual needs.
• Hand off patients to support staff with a recap discussion.
• Build patient loyalty and promote the optometry profession and Acuity Eyecare Group values.
• Diagnose sight problems, including nearsightedness and farsightedness, and eye diseases.
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications.
• Recommend or provide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation, as applicable to the brand.
• Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery, such as examining patients after cataract or refractive surgery.
• Evaluate patients for diseases such as diabetes and refer them to other healthcare providers within the appropriate time frame.
• Counsel patients on eye health, including contact lens cleaning and wear and how often to have eye examinations.
• Clearly communicate recommendations to opticians and other sales staff for suitable lenses, including current high-technology coatings and designs.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits
• Vision Service Plan
• Employee vision discount program
• HSA/FSA
• PTO
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree