Travel Optometrist

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nursestar medical partnersDillingham (AK)

Optometrists Offices of Optometrists

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$4,700.00 - $5,000.00

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About the role

Optometry Position

Pay Rate: $4,700.00 - $5,000.00 gross per week

Specialty: Optometry

Number of Positions: 1Start Date: ~4wks from offer

Length: 13+ weeks

Travel: All expenses are covered

Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - FridayCan work full time, 2 wks a month, 1 month on 1 month off, flexible with schedulingEMR: Cerner

Additional Details:

Provide medical optometry services, including glaucoma OCT and retinopathy testing
Diagnose, manage, and treat diseases of the eye and visual system
Examine eyes, assess visual acuity, visual fields, and overall ocular health
Prescribe corrective lenses and evidence-based therapeutic treatments
Prescribe medications, therapies, and procedures; refer surgical cases to Anchorage
Identify ophthalmic manifestations of systemic disease and refer appropriately
Educate patients on eye hygiene, care, and treatment options
Refer patients when care exceeds licensure, facility, or provider limitations
Provide clinical guidance and support to Community Health Aides
Coordinate and conduct in-house and field clinics at Kanakanak Hospital and affiliated villages
Work under the supervision of the Optometry Manager/Optometrist
Maintain cultural sensitivity with patients and co-workers5-10 patients per dayEMR: Cerner
Laboratory/Specialty Equipment Used: Normal optometry equipment

Requirements: 3 years of experience as Optometrist desired, Hospital setting experience is preferred. Experience in urgent eye care management is important. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skillset necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit in a rural eyecare setting and under a limited access setting. The provider must demonstrate extensive knowledge of ocular pathology in relation to patients of all ages (womb to tomb), and all demographics and to provide the care needed as described in the assigned unit's procedures.

State License Requirements:

Licensed Optometrist
Must have AK License (takes about 4-6 wks after app is submitted)
About the Facility:

This facility includes 21 village clinics that are accredited by Joint Commission and are staffed by Community Health aides. Our Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) plays a very important role in village health services. Our health aides can provide Preventative, Acute, Chronic, and Emergency care within their scope of practice using the Community Health Aide Manual (CHAM) and reporting to a referral Physician at the Kanakanak hospital. They work closely with our case management and assist many other departments that include, but not limited to: Optometry, Audiology, Diabetes, Medical Staff, Dental, and Infant learning to ensure our patients are getting the appropriate and essential care that they need.

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Travel reimbursement
Vision insurance
Mobile Timekeeping

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