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The National Coalition of Healthcare Recruiters

Optometrist

The National Coalition of Healthcare Recruiters, Gary, Indiana, us, 46401


(Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted)

Optometry - Optometrist - Outpatient Clinic Setting—FQHC - Gary, Indiana (Signing Bonus and Loan repayment) 1 hour from Chicago, IL!We are seeking an Optometrist to work in an Outpatient Clinic setting serving the needs of the underserved community. The Optometrist would work Mon-Fri (8:00am-5:00pm) with excellent staff support.The Optometrist would:Provide evidence-based vision care to ensure patient's health and well-being by recommending and prescribing medications and other treatment options using evidence-based care guidelines.Deliver routine vision care and educate patients on eye health, including contact lens care, disease state management, and safety factors.Recommend appropriate patient follow-up and consult with other health professionals to prepare and coordinate patient care plans in accordance with optometry scope of practice per state board.Provide patients with appropriate referrals, as needed, to ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals.Follow up with patients and other health professionals regarding any outstanding diagnostics, tests, or other patient information as needed.Evaluate patients' health condition across and within the full vision center scope of service (for example, visual acuity, visual function, and eye health).Examine eyes utilizing observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents to determine visual acuity and perception, focus, and coordination, as well as identify signs of vision defects.Prescribe, fit, and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.Suggest, order, interpret, and assess diagnostic tests (for example, glaucoma testing, macular degeneration, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)).Provide additional vision treatment (for example, foreign body removal) as necessary.Develop treatment plans based on patients' clinical presentation using evidence-based care guidelines in vision care.Engage with patients by delivering exceptional customer service through all patient interactions.Maintain and update patient information in a timely, accurate, and confidential manner.Ensure adherence to state, local, and federal healthcare regulations.Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in Optometry (OD) from an accredited optometry school. Licensed optometrist in good standing in the state of practice.Preferred Qualifications:

Indiana Licensed.Compensation and Benefits:

Excellent compensation ($120,000-$125,000) Depending Upon Experience and full benefits package including Medical, Dental and 401K with matching contributions. Loan repayment Eligible location through the National Health Service Corp.Kurt SchusslerVice President and Managing PartnerMedical Advantage Recruiters15455 Dallas Parkway, Suite #600Addison, TX 75001Phone: (877) 490-5260Direct: (817) 491-5260Fax: (817) 491-5261e-mail: kurt@medicaladvantage.netwww.medicaladvantage.net

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