Optometrist

360care • Tampa, FL

11d

About The Position

360care is seeking a compassionate Optometrist to provide optometric services to residents of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, with a focus on geriatric and underserved communities. The role supports 360care’s mission to improve quality of life and access to quality care. As a 1099 independent contractor, the Optometrist receives a guaranteed daily rate and can choose workdays according to their availability. There are no evening or weekend shifts. The Optometrist makes clinical decisions while 360care provides logistics, equipment, administrative, scheduling, billing, and care coordination support.

The Optometrist travels to facilities, performs eye examinations using mobile equipment, diagnoses and treats ocular diseases, and prescribes, fits, and adjusts eyeglasses. The position also includes recommending follow-up care and educating patients, families, and facility staff about vision and optical concerns. A trained vision technician assists with care. Portable equipment and supplies, a laptop for documentation, a Care Coordination team, field support, and mentorship from the Clinical Director are provided.

Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry degree.
• Active state license.
• Licensed Optometrists must be 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; the clinician chooses workdays.
• Guaranteed daily rate.
• No evening or weekend work.
• Trained vision technician assistance.
• Portable equipment and supplies provided.
• Scheduling, billing, logistics, and administrative support provided.
• Care Coordination team support for consents, pre-authorizations, patient scheduling, post-op needs, and IT support.
• Field support and mentorship from the Clinical Director.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree