Optometrist - 1000153

Seeking an experienced licensed Optometrist to join a practice in Baltimore areaFull-time positionJob Summary:To examine patients having full range of visual problems, diagnose visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies, and prescribe treatment as licensed and credited.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 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.ExperienceMinimum of one (1) year of experience or successful completion of accredited optometry residency program.EducationGraduation from an accredited school of Optometry required.License, Certification, RegistrationLicensed OptometristNational Provider IdentifierCompetitive compensation and benefits package including sign on bonus.

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