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NaphCare

Optometrist

NaphCare, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Overview NaphCare is hiring an

Optometrist

to join our team of medical professionals at the

San Diego County Jail

located in San Diego, CA. Pay rate for this position is: $80 - $82/hour.

As a

Correctional Optometrist

you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to exam, diagnose, and treat vision problems and eye diseases of the individuals in residence. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.

Responsibilities The

Optometrist

is responsible for performing comprehensive eye exams, prescribing corrective lenses, managing eye conditions and referring patients to specialists when necessary. Responsibilities may include and are limited to:

Maintain overall optometry care to each patient, including those provided by consultants of offsite resources

Perform all optometry examinations using observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents to determine visual acuity and perception, focus, coordination and to diagnose diseases of the eye and other abnormalities.

Formulate a working diagnosis, develop and implement a treatment plan, and evaluate/modify therapeutic regimens

Evaluate all patients returning from offsite optometry visits

Prescribe, fit and adjust eye glasses

Provide visual hygiene and safety education to all patients

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) licensure in California

Must possess and be able to maintain BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; AHA or American Red Cross, preferred

Ability to diagnose and manage various eye conditions, requiring strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Experience utilizing optometric tools and specialized equipment

Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills, adaptable to environments where conditions may not be pristine, and manage and maintain in stressful situations

Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements

Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare? NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include

Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!

Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!

Lowest Cost Benefits!

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services

401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!

Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Term life insurance at no cost to the employee

Generous paid time off & paid holidays

Free continuing education and CMEs

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, then send your resume to elizabeth.forristall@naphcare.com and I’ll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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