Traveling Optometrist

Aria Care Partners • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

We are seeking a Traveling Optometrist to provide care at nursing homes throughout Louisiana. Interested candidates must be willing to obtain licensure in Louisiana. All travel expenses are reimbursed. Whether you are a new college graduate or a seasoned physician, this could be a perfect opportunity! As an Aria Care Partners Optometrist, your responsibilities include servicing patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities around central and northern Louisiana. Delivering clinical services and routine, acute, and chronic eye disease care. To be successful in this role, you should be able to treat all kinds of patients with kindness and discretion, from the disabled to the elderly. Ultimately, you will ensure the accurate diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and injuries.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Willingness to obtain licensure in Louisiana.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in providing care in skilled nursing facilities.
• Ability to treat a diverse patient population.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye exams using mobile optometric equipment and general diagnostic interpretation.
• Diagnose and treat ocular disease.
• Prescribe, fit, and adjust eyeglasses.
• Recommend appropriate patient follow-up and care options.
• Answer questions and educate patients, family or responsible parties, and facility staff about any concerning vision and optical matters.
• Deliver outstanding customer service through all patient interactions.
• Support in the development of the overall service.
• Focus on patient care while the clinical operations team manages scheduling and billing.

Benefits

• Production based model with minimum per day rate guaranteed.
• Time and mileage rates given for drives to/from facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees