Optometrist

The MedServ Group • City of Troy, NY

14d • $1,050 - $1,200

About The Position

The MedServ Group is seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care to residents in skilled nursing facilities and long-term care settings in the Troy, New York area and surrounding communities. The role includes routine and medical eye examinations, diagnosing and managing ocular conditions, prescribing corrective lenses, and collaborating with healthcare staff to support residents’ visual health and quality of life. The schedule is part-time and flexible. Clinicians are engaged as 1099 independent contractors.

Compensation is offered either at $40–$45 per patient, with approximately 22–25 patients per visit, or as 35%–40% of collections, approximately $1,050–$1,200 per visit when seeing 25 patients.

Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Current New York State optometry license in good standing.
• Strong clinical diagnostic and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with geriatric populations.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for nursing home and long-term care residents.
• Diagnose and manage common eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye syndrome, and other age-related ocular diseases.
• Prescribe eyeglasses and other corrective lenses as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and complete clinical documentation promptly.
• Educate patients on eye health, disease prevention, and treatment compliance.
• Collaborate with facility staff and other healthcare professionals to coordinate resident care.
• Follow applicable New York State requirements, HIPAA regulations, and federal healthcare standards.

What This Job Offers

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