Kaiser Permanente is hiring: Optometrist (MG) in West Falls Church

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 Kaiser Permanente 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. Rotating Saturdays (1 Sat per month). will require travel to all NOVA optometry centers based on business need. Experience

Basic Qualifications: N/AEducationGraduation from an accredited school of Optometry required. License, Certification, Registration Optometrist License (Maryland) OR Optometrist License (Virginia) OR Optometrist License (District of Columbia) Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association National Provider Identifier required at hire

Additional Requirements: Enrollment in PECOS within 90 days of hire date required.

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an interdisciplinary health care environment preferred or successful completion of accredited residency program. Accredited residency in Optometry preferred. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Kaiser Permanente is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and drug-free workplace. Primary Location Virginia, Falls Church, Falls Church Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Shift DayWorkdays Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri, SatWorking Hours Start 08:30 AMWorking Hours End 05:00 PMJob Schedule Full-time Job Type Standard Worker Location Onsite Employee Status Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation M45|OPEIU|Local 2Job Level Individual Contributor Department Falls Church Medical Center - Optometry - 1808 Pay Range $77.5 - $101.95 / year Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel Yes, 75 % of the TimeWork Setting OnsiteWorker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.