Optometrist - Ascension DePaul Services

Ascension • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

DePaul Community Health Centers, which operates eleven Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Greater New Orleans area, is seeking an Optometrist to provide clinical care in its community health centers. The position has full technical support and a fully equipped clinic. The Optometrist is responsible for patients receiving care in the clinic and works collaboratively with other departments. The role includes developing treatment plans with patients, educating and advising them on medical issues, and examining, diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions affecting the visual system, eyes, and associated structures. The doctor also identifies systemic conditions affecting the eyes and completes clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.

This is a full-time, exempt, permanent position reporting to the Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. The work is performed in a professional office environment, although some work may take place outdoors in varying temperatures depending on special events. The role involves travel between sites from time to time and flexibility to work various shifts to accommodate site needs.

Requirements

• Louisiana optometrist license.
• At least one year of experience.
• Experience working with a diverse population.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree required.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of optometry experience in a community healthcare clinic setting.
• Bilingual ability.
• Experience with Compulink software.
• Optometrist credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assume overall responsibility for patients receiving care in the clinic.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to support a team-oriented environment.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with patients and educate and advise them on medical issues.
• Diagnose and treat refractive disorders.
• Diagnose and treat ocular disorders caused by age-related illnesses.
• Examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures.
• Identify systemic conditions affecting the eye.
• Enter patient information and complete required clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning, and hardship resources.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance.
• Transportation savings.

What This Job Offers

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