Optometrist

Full-time or Part-time Optometrist

Syracuse Eye Center is looking for an energetic, caring, highly skilled optometrist who strives to excel in all areas of patient care to join our team in Syracuse, NY. If this sounds like you, read on!

This is an excellent opportunity for a TPA certified Optometrist within a well-established ophthalmology practice that also has an on-site optical shop.

The position can be full-time or part-time; no late evening or weekend work required. We will work together to build your schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Document history including complaint and relevant symptoms, ocular health, medication usage, medical and family history, current vision aide if applicable, and any other pertinent data.
• Examine eyes using observation, pharmaceutical agents and instruments to determine visual perception, acuity, coordination and focus. Tests may include subjective refractions, retinoscopy, lensometry, slit lamp examination, visual fields, pupil and mobility testing, gonioscopy, and tear function testing.
• Diagnose diseases and anomalies such as color blindness or glaucoma from exam findings.
• Clearly document diagnosis and treatment plans, including referrals, therapeutic prescriptions and long-term medical management in patient chart.
• Prescribe and fit vision aides such as contact lenses and eyeglasses.
• Maintain communication with ophthalmology, optical, and support staff in order to optimize quality clinical care and service.
• Provide necessary low-vision rehabilitation and vision therapy to improve visual issues.

• Job Skills & Qualifications

  Required:

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) Degree
• New York State optometric license
• Minimum two years of work experience
• Basic computer skills

• Preferred:

• Glaucoma certified
• Certified to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records

• Compensation and Benefits

  We reward our doctors with competitive salaries (commensurate with experience) as well as benefits including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Sick time
• Vacation days
• 401(k)
• Optical shop employee discounts
• Annual eye care wellness exam
• Malpractice insurance
• Continuing education allowance

• We look forward to hearing from you!