Optometrist - Washington, United States - Insight Global

Description

Job Description

An employer is looking for an Optometrist to support a retirement home in the Washington, DC area.

This person will be responsible for:

• Collect and record Optometry treatment and histories.
• Uses both routine and advanced Optometric procedures and techniques in the performance of ocular and visual evaluations to ascertain the presence or absence of defects or visual anomalies which can be corrected, remedied, or relieved by use of lenses, prisms, orthoptics, contact lenses, subnormal vision aids, or other ophthalmic devices.
• Performs external and internal examination of the eyes and refers suspected and detected pathology to appropriate medical specialist through consultation.
• Determines refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism and prescribes appropriate treatment for these and other visual problems.
• Ascertains through clinical tests, range of vision and ability and ease with which eyes maintain clear, comfortable, binocular vision at any distance of fixation.
• Evaluates as to the need for, and suitability of correction with telescopic or near point magnifying devices.
• Prescribes appropriate lenses to correct various errors of refraction.
• Prescribes telescopic or other subnormal vision aids as needed, in those cases characterized by reduced corrected visual acuity. Prescribes, fits and adjusts contact lenses for the correction of eye problems.
• Prescribes and administers orthoptics or visual training in those instances where such procedures are indicated.
• Prescribe appropriate drug therapy and make appropriate adjustments as needed.
• Refers for medical treatment or surgery those cases characterized by disease or injury.
• Participates in Care Planning for Residents upon request of other medical staff,
• Serves as consultant to and/or liaison with physicians, ophthalmologists and other professionals concerning ocular or visual manifestations of systemic disease or medication, or problems that may arise during the treatment of patients with ocular pathology.
• As the need arises, acts as the initial point of contact in the evaluation of residents requiring emergency eye care, on a walk-in or referral basis.

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We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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Skills and Requirements

• OD degree from an accredited School of Optometry
• Active OD license in D.C.
• 2+ years' experience of professional optometry experience, specifically with geriatrics.
• Experience working with Veterans or in a government facility null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to