Summit Recruiting Group
Optometrist opportunity: Mattawa, WA - Located in Central Washington - 60mi from Yakima, 150mi from SeattleAbout the Job
- Full time
- Permanent
- Seeking an Optometrist
- Oversees the patient's diagnosis, treatment and prevention of vision problems and eye diseases within the scope of his/her licensure
- Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities.
- Practice at the full scope of their licensure and prescribes medications to treat eye diseases as state law permits.
- Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
- Analyze test results and develop treatment plans.
- Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.
- Remove foreign bodies from the eye.
- Order and interpret special-testing data for patients.
- Observe and train staff regarding appropriate work-up procedures.
- Consult with and refer patients to Ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner, if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
- Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care.
- Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or preserve vision.
- Promote a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE standards of Behavior.
- Uphold confidentiality at all times in regards to groups activities, reports, financials, patient health information and other proprietary information specific to the group.
- Serve as a clinical lead in absence of Director of Eye Care.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Promotes a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE standards of Behavior. Qualifications:
- Maintain authoritative skill and knowledge in the principles of sound medical practice.
- Be familiar with the scope of practice and be knowledgeable of the regulatory authority governing the practice of Opticians and Ophthalmic Technicians.
- Be attuned to the unique needs of the indigent and underserved with practice emphasis on rural medicine needs.
- Degree in optometry from an accredited school of optometry, and is licensed to practice in the state of Washington.
- Possesses unrestricted license from the State of Washington to practice optometry. Excellent compensation & benefits package including:
- Competitive salary plus productivity bonus
- Sign on bonus and relocation
- Generous retirement plan w/8% employer contribution
- 24 days of PTO leave per year
- Onsite fitness facility
- No clinic on weekends and holidays
- Plus many other great benefits!