Optometrist

Job description

Temporary Full-Time Primary Care Optometrist

SBH Health System is a major provider of eye care services to the patients of the Bronx. We are seeking a temporary full-time primary care optometrist with potential for permanent hire to join our extensive team of optometrists, ophthalmologists and ophthalmic assistants/technicians. The successful candidate will be providing comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, including pediatrics and adults.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a diverse patient population and join an established full-service optometry and ophthalmology team dedicated to the highest quality of care.

Our main eye clinic in the SBH Ambulatory Care Center has seven complete eye exam rooms; two work-up rooms; diagnostic testing rooms containing HFA3, Heidelberg Spectralis, Topcon Maestro, A& B-scans, optical biometry, corneal topography and other devices. An optical dispensary is on-site.

In addition, we provide eye care services within the Pediatric Clinic in the Health & Wellness Center.

Role Summary:

Practice independent New York State full-scope medically focused optometry for patients of all ages

Evaluate, treat and co-manage patients with on-site ophthalmology subspecialists

Effectively refer and coordinate care in an interdisciplinary hospital setting with other departments

Examine urgent walk-ins

Opportunity to participate in ophthalmology and optometry resident training

Support growth of the department in a collaborative and friendly work environment

Graduate of an accredited school of optometry

Licensed as an optometrist in good standing with the New York State Education Department

Successful completion of an Optometric Residency (e.g., Primary Care, Ocular Disease, Pediatric, etc.)

Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus

Worksite address

bronx, NY, 10400, US

Who can apply

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