Job Summary :
To examine patients having full range of visual problems, diagnose visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies, and prescribe treatment as licensed and credited.
To refer patients to other appropriate Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation and treatment. Essential Responsibilities :
- Examines patients having a full range of visual problems by using a full field of optometry instruments and techniques.
- Diagnoses visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies and prescribes treatment according to the laws of the State of Maryland, District, or Commonwealth.
- Prescribes and fits contact lenses.
- Determines visual requirements of the partially sighted. Prescribes low-vision aids such as telescopic and microscopic lenses, magnifiers, and other optical devices to aid low-vision patients.
- In the state or jurisdiction in which licensed or under the standing orders of a physician, uses diagnostic pharmaceutical agents to detect and diagnose ocular pathology.
Uses examination techniques to determine ocular signs of systemic diseases and medications.
- Refers patients to other appropriate Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation and treatment.
- Participates in departmental and educational meetings including peer review activities within the department and medical facility.
- Consults regularly with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology on patient care issues.
- Assists in implementing eye care in-service education programs for medical center staff and at patient education seminars.
- Under the standing orders of a physician and in co-management with an ophthalmologist, evaluates and manages stated anterior segment disorders.
May travel to all NOVA centers based on business needs.
Basic Qualifications :
Experience
Minimum of one (1) year of experience or successful completion of accredited optometry residency program.
Education
Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry required.
License, Certification, Registration
- Licensed Optometrist (in the state where care is provided)
- National Provider Identifier
Additional Requirements :
Enrollment in PECOS within 90 days of hire required.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an interdisciplinary health care environment preferred or successful completion of accredited residency program.
- Accredited residency in Optometry preferred.
PrimaryLocation : Virginia,McLean,Tyson's Corner Medical Center
HoursPerWeek : 1
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08 : 30 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05 : 00 PM
Job Schedule : Call-in / On-Call
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group / Union Affiliation : M45 OPEIU Local 2
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Clinical Support
Department : Tysons Corner Medical Center - Optometry - 1808
Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
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