Optometrist

Job Description



Independent Doctor of Optometry - NH & MA Lic. Unique opportunity with excellent potential for growth.  5-Days per week.  Two optical shops seeking 1-doctor to provide professional services to a well established patient base. Locations are with-in 20-minutes of each other.  We offer low overhead, flexible hours, professional and competent optical staff, base equipment necessary to provide a comprehensive exam, assistance in billing procedures and obtaining insurance #’s. 6-Figure income first year.

 

Job Purpose:

Diagnoses and treats visual system diseases and disorders by assessing patient's condition; establishing diagnoses; developing treatment plans; treating patients; prescribing medications; maintaining records.



Duties:

* Assesses patient's condition by examining the internal and external structure of the eyes and eye health; testing patient's visual acuity, depth and color perception, and ability to focus and coordinate the eyes; administering drugs to aid in diagnosing diseases and disorders.



* Develops treatment plans by analyzing test results; establishing diagnoses, such as glaucoma, cataracts and retinal disorders; systemic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes; and vision conditions including nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia.



* Treats patients by explaining condition and treatment to patient; prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses; providing vision therapy and low vision rehabilitation; prescribing and administering medications; providing pre- and post-operative care for cataracts, laser vision correction, and other eye surgeries.



* Treats special problems by referring patients to specialists.



* Documents patient care by charting patient condition and treatment in records.



* Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.



* Maintains safe, septic, and healthy working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

 

* Maintains professional knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.