Optometrist

AEG Vision • East Hempfield Township, PA

25d

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 patient relationships and educating patients about eye care. The Optometrist evaluates patients’ visual and health needs, identifies and treats vision problems and eye diseases, and advises patients on care and remediation options. The role also works with support staff, opticians, and other salespeople to provide coordinated patient care and appropriate eyewear recommendations.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye examinations and vision tests, and analyze the results.
• Build long-term patient relationships through appropriate patient care and education.
• Interview patients before examinations to learn their health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for the visit, and visual wants and needs.
• Explain, recommend, and advise patients about options for addressing refractive errors, systemic and ocular disease, and their visual needs; recap the discussion when handing the patient off to support staff.
• Generate patient loyalty and promote optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values.
• Diagnose vision 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 patients after cataract or refractive surgery.
• Evaluate patients for diseases such as diabetes and refer them to other healthcare providers within the appropriate timeframe.
• Counsel patients on eye health, including contact lens cleaning and wear and how often to have eye examinations.
• Communicate appropriate eyewear recommendations to opticians and other salespeople, including recommendations for lenses, 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
• HSA/FSA
• PTO
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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