CareSouth Carolina, Inc.
Overview
CareSouth Carolina is seeking an optometrist with a heart for service to join our mobile school-based team, bringing quality eye care to children in our local community. The Optometrist will be responsible for providing comprehensive eye care, diagnosing and managing ocular disease, and prescribing corrective lenses. The ideal candidate will have a robust ocular disease knowledge base, a strong commitment to clinical care, and a passion for improving the vision and overall health of our patients.
Responsibilities
Lead the growth of a new Optometry services
Create a positive work environment
Conduct comprehensive eye examinations across all age groups
Diagnose and manage a wide variety of ocular diseases and visual system disorders (e.g., glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, amblyopia)
Perform and interpret various diagnostic testing and imaging including fundus photography, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography
Prescribe and fit spectacles and contact lenses
Surgical co-management with ophthalmology
Educate patients on proper eye care practices and preventive measures
Collaborate and co-manage with other specialties to ensure integrated patient care
Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
Stay current with advancements in eye care through continuing education
Assist with hiring and training staff
Speak at provider meetings, diabetic focus groups, community events, etc.
Qualifications
An active license to practice optometry in the State of South Carolina
Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school or college of optometry
A minimum of one year of optometry experience is required
BLS/CPR certification is required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multidisciplinary environment
Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
A valid driver's license is required
Hours Full-time, Monday – Friday
Location Our Optometry services will focus primarily on school-based programs throughout our five-county area, with services being provided on a mobile optometry vehicle.
Compensation & Benefits Base pay range:
$110,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
Sign-On Bonus:
$10,000
Equal Opportunity Statement CareSouth Carolina is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all. We seek to have a diverse, inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Job metadata
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Responsibilities
Lead the growth of a new Optometry services
Create a positive work environment
Conduct comprehensive eye examinations across all age groups
Diagnose and manage a wide variety of ocular diseases and visual system disorders (e.g., glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, amblyopia)
Perform and interpret various diagnostic testing and imaging including fundus photography, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography
Prescribe and fit spectacles and contact lenses
Surgical co-management with ophthalmology
Educate patients on proper eye care practices and preventive measures
Collaborate and co-manage with other specialties to ensure integrated patient care
Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
Stay current with advancements in eye care through continuing education
Assist with hiring and training staff
Speak at provider meetings, diabetic focus groups, community events, etc.
Qualifications
An active license to practice optometry in the State of South Carolina
Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school or college of optometry
A minimum of one year of optometry experience is required
BLS/CPR certification is required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multidisciplinary environment
Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
A valid driver's license is required
Hours Full-time, Monday – Friday
Location Our Optometry services will focus primarily on school-based programs throughout our five-county area, with services being provided on a mobile optometry vehicle.
Compensation & Benefits Base pay range:
$110,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
Sign-On Bonus:
$10,000
Equal Opportunity Statement CareSouth Carolina is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all. We seek to have a diverse, inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Job metadata
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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