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Optometrist (Medical Group), Falls Church

Kaiser Permanente

#Patient Care #Peer Review #Basic Life Support #Pediatrics #Optometrist #Contact Lenses #Ophthalmology #Internal Medicine #Residency Program

Quick overview

The Optometrist will examine patients to diagnose visual diseases and disorders, prescribe treatments, and fit contact lenses or low-vision aids. They will also collaborate with other medical providers and participate in departmental meetings and educational programs.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited school of Optometry and possess a valid license in Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia. Basic Life Support certification and National Provider Identifier are required at the time of hire.

professional certificatePatient educationOptometryInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient examinationPatient referralPeer reviewContact lens fittingDiagnosis of visual diseasesLow-vision aid prescriptionDiagnostic pharmaceutical agentsOcular pathology detectionOphthalmology consultation

Job description

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.

Rotating Saturdays (1 Sat per month). will require travel to all NOVA optometry centers based on business need. Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry required. License, Certification, Registration Optometrist License (Maryland) OR Optometrist License (Virginia) OR Optometrist License (District of Columbia) Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association National Provider Identifier required at hire Additional Requirements: Enrollment in PECOS within 90 days of hire date 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.