Optometrist

*Valley Eye Group, a private ophthalmology practice, is looking for an optometrist to join our busy and growing practice. *Valley Eye Group is known in the Lehigh Valley for providing patient focused care. We are a cohesive group and pride ourselves on delivering excellent clinical care to every patient.

This is a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive optometric care with a highly respected group practice. You will be providing comprehensive eye exams, monitoring ocular conditions, performing postoperative cataract surgery care, fitting contact lenses, and supporting urgent eye care needs. Currently, we are looking for an optometrist on a part-time or full-time basis.

We are seeking a personable, ethical, and caring colleague dedicated to providing excellent clinical care.

*Requirements:*

· Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited institution

· License to practice in the state of Pennsylvania

· NPI number

· Clinical skills to diagnose and manage ocular diseases including diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration, red eye, cataracts, dry eyes, and determining accurate prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses

· Ability to document patient encounters in electronic medical records and to code accurately with ICD-10 and CPT codes

*Responsibilities:*

· Provide comprehensive optometric care including comprehensive eye exams, postoperative cataract surgery care, contact lens fittings, and urgent eye care appointments

· Manage 15-20 patient encounters per day

· Order appropriate ancillary testing

· Refer to ophthalmologist for consultations or surgical care

· Participate in a limited amount of weekend call which is shared amongst a large pool of providers. Share in weeknight practice call in proportion to scheduled office hours.

*Perks:*

· Private practice, Monday – Friday office hours, no weekend office hours

· Tools and resources needed to provide excellent care

· Modern office in desirable location

· Stable, supportive staff

· Collaborative work environment

· Ability to grow your own patient base

*Benefits:*

· Competitive base salary with productivity compensation

· Malpractice insurance coverage

· Medical Insurance (minimum hours requirement)

· Heath Savings Account

· PTO

· CME allowance

· 401K

Inquires and resumes can be made at

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Schedule:
* 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person