Optometrist

360care • Cumberland, MD

19d

About The Position

360care is seeking a compassionate Optometrist to provide eye care to residents of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, with a focus on geriatric and underserved communities. The role supports the company’s mission to improve residents’ quality of life by increasing access to quality ancillary care. Optometrists make clinical decisions and provide patient care, while 360care provides administrative, logistical, and clinical support.

This position is offered as a 1099 independent contractor role with a guaranteed daily rate and flexible scheduling based on the provider’s availability. There are no evenings or weekends. Providers receive assistance from a trained vision technician, portable optometric equipment and supplies, scheduling and billing services, office and care coordination support, and mentorship and field support from the Clinical Director.

Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree.
• Active state license.
• Licensed Optometrist in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Travel to skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
• Conduct eye exams using mobile optometric equipment and interpret diagnostic results.
• Diagnose and treat ocular diseases.
• Prescribe, fit, and adjust eyeglasses.
• Recommend follow-up care and treatments.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on vision and optical protocols and concerns.
• Deliver excellent customer service through patient interactions.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling; providers choose their workdays.
• Guaranteed daily rate.
• No evenings or weekends.
• Trained vision technician assistance.
• Portable equipment and supplies provided.
• Scheduling and billing handled by 360care.
• Office support, including care coordination for consents, pre-authorizations, patient scheduling, post-operative support, and IT support.
• Field support and mentorship from the Clinical Director.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree