Optometrist

AEG Vision • Tinley Park, IL

12d

About The Position

The Optometrist conducts eye exams for Acuity Eyecare Group and strives to practice to the full capacity of their license. The role supports practice growth by establishing patient relationships and educating patients about eyecare. The Optometrist evaluates vision and eye health, diagnoses and treats vision problems and eye diseases, provides patient counseling, and coordinates recommendations with opticians and other support staff.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye exams 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 wants and needs; recap the discussion when handing the patient off to support staff.
• Generate patient loyalty and promote the profession of optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values.
• Diagnose sight problems, such as 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 a patient the day after cataract or refractive surgery.
• Evaluate patients for diseases such as diabetes and refer them to other healthcare providers within the proper timeframe.
• Promote eye health by counseling patients on topics such as cleaning and wearing contact lenses and how often to have eye examinations.
• Clearly communicate recommendations to opticians and other salespeople about suitable lenses, including current technology, coatings, and designs.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Vision Service Plan
• Employee vision discount program
• Health savings account and flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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