Optometrist

360care • Hanson, KY

14d

About The Position

360care is seeking a compassionate Optometrist to provide eye care to older adults and underserved communities in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The role supports the company’s mission to improve residents’ quality of life through access to appropriate ancillary care. As a 1099 independent contractor, the Optometrist makes clinical decisions and provides patient care while 360care supplies logistics, equipment, administrative services, and field support. The position offers flexible scheduling, with no evenings or weekends, and a guaranteed daily rate.

The Optometrist conducts eye exams using mobile equipment, interprets diagnostic results, diagnoses and treats ocular diseases, and prescribes, fits, and adjusts eyeglasses. The role also includes recommending follow-up care, educating patients, families, and facility staff, and providing excellent customer service. Support includes a trained vision technician, portable equipment and supplies, a laptop, scheduling and billing services, care coordination, and mentorship from a 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 about vision and optical protocols and concerns.
• Deliver excellent customer service through patient interactions.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling; the provider chooses the days.
• Guaranteed daily rate.
• No evenings or weekends.
• Trained vision technician assistance.
• Portable equipment and supplies.
• Scheduling and billing handled by 360care.
• Laptop for documentation.
• Care Coordination team support 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