Optometrist
Company: Piedmont Access To Health Services Inc. (paths)
Location: Danville
Posted on: January 22, 2025
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Job Description:
Optometrist Classification Reports To Chief Medical Officer Date
October 2021 JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY To provide vision care in the
diagnosis and treatment of patients of the PATHS SchoolBased Clinic
and PATHS Medical Offices. Responsible for providing comprehensive
vision care that is consistent with accepted professional standards
to children ages from kindergarten to twelfth grade as well as
adults. Expected to consistently work to ensure patient
satisfaction and maintain positive relationships with the PATHS'
staff and school personnel. Works as part of a care team that
practices evidenced based medicine in aPatient Centered Medical
Home model of care. Education and/or experience Doctor of Optometry
degree (OD) Competencies Minimum of one years' experience in
human/social services, preferably in a healthcare environment.
Training or direct experience in counseling, interviewing, service
plan development, decision making, and information and referral
services is preferred. Essential Functions Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.1. Provide general and
comprehensive vision services to all ages.2. Assist with the
development, implementation and monitoring of vision policies and
procedures.3. Conduct routine eye exams, diagnose and evaluate
vision conditions and maintaining accurate records to support
diagnose/evaluation.4. Prescribe medications to treat ocular
diseases and disorders.5. Promote eye health by teaching patients
about proper eye care techniques.6. Assist with the development and
implementation of Vision Quality Assurance.7. Train and evaluate
assigned staff.8. Other assignments by Chief Medical Officer as
necessary. Other Duties Please note this job description is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any
time with or without notice. AAP/EEO Statement PATHS' provides
equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Signatures This job description has been approved by all levels of
management:Manager Date HR Date Employee signature below
constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential
functions and duties of the position.Employee Signature Dated Job
Type: Full-timePay: $104,078.00 - $136,544.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life
insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision
insuranceSchedule: Monday to Friday
Education: Doctorate (Preferred)License/Certification: Optometry
License (Preferred)Ability to Relocate: Danville, VA: Relocate
before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locationsby Jobble
Keywords: Piedmont Access To Health Services Inc. (paths), Danville , Optometrist, Healthcare , Danville, Virginia
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