Optometrist

If you are looking for a collaborative, dynamic, physician-led practice environment where you can learn, grow, and excel in providing integrated, multidisciplinary, patient-centered care, then Summit Health is the place to be!

We are currently seeking a licensed Optometrist to work collaboratively with our Ophthalmology Department. Full Time or Part Time opportunity. The Optometrist will provide primary eye care through a comprehensive eye examination for both adult and pediatric patients.

Essential Job functions:
• Obtain medical and ocular history
• Perform visual acuity tests using projected eye charts to measure distance visual acuity and hand-held acuity chart to measure near vision
• Test for color blindness
• Assess eye alignment with cover/uncover testing
• Evaluate ocular motility and stereopsis
• Perform retinoscopy and use a phoropter to determine the patient’s prescription for glasses and or contact lenses
• Proficient in the use of an autorefractor and aberrometer
• Proficient in the use of a slit lamp to perform a binocular microscopy to examine the structures of the front of the eye including eyelids, cornea, conjunctiva, iris, anterior chamber and lens
• Measure intraocular pressure using Goldman or non-contact tonometers
• Must be able to perform a dilated retinal exam
• Proficient in ancillary testing, including OCT, Visual Field Testing, Ocular A-Scan, B-Scan and Corneal Topography
• Needs to be familiar with ocular medications, various types of contact lenses and punctual plugs
• Display competency in medical decision making, test ordering and billing.
• Proficient with use of EMR including dictation and signing of notes in a timely manner. Employs timely use and management of tasks in EMR.
• Promote team atmosphere amongst colleagues and staff. Work effectively with staff.
• Assumes accountability for the quality of care, which he/she has delivered including maintaining standard precautions.
• Communicates and provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.
• Fulfill annual CME requirements.
• Maintain NJ State License.
• Maintain professional memberships.
 

Requirements of the Optometrist 

• Doctor of Optometry degree (OD) from an accredited medical school 

• NJ License to practice 

• Minimum 1 year of experience required 

• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills

We offer:   

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Generous CME funding

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