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CareSouth Carolina, Inc.

Optometrist

CareSouth Carolina, Inc., Society Hill, South Carolina, United States, 29593

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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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