About this opportunity
CivicMinds, Inc lists this Optometrist (OD) opportunity in buffalo, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
Comprehensive Eye Care: Perform high-quality vision examinations, prescribe corrective lenses (glasses and contact lenses), and fit specialty contact lenses as needed.
Medical Optometry & Disease Management: Diagnosing, managing, and treating visual anomalies and ocular diseases (such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eye syndrome).
Co-Management of Surgical Patients: Provide critical pre-operative evaluations and comprehensive post-operative care for patients undergoing cataract surgery, refractive surgeries (LASIK/PRK), and corneal or glaucoma procedures.
Emergency Eye Care: Evaluate and manage urgent ocular situations, including foreign body removals, eye infections, and acute vision changes.
Collaboration & Referrals: Work seamlessly with our team of ophthalmology subspecialists, ensuring accurate internal referrals for advanced surgical interventions or specialized medical treatments.
Patient Education: Clearly communicate exam findings, treatment plans, and preventative care strategies to patients and their families.
Clinical Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed electronic health records (EHR) in compliance with medical and legal guidelines.
Qualifications & Experience Education: Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited School of Optometry.
Licensure: Active license (or eligibility to obtain licensure) to practice optometry with therapeutic privileges in the State of New York.
Skills: Strong clinical judgment, excellent diagnostic capabilities, and comfort working in a high-volume, collaborative medical setting.
Attributes: Exceptional communication skills, a compassionate patient-first bedside manner, and a strong work ethic.
Experience: Experience or residency training in ocular disease, surgical co-management, or a multi-specialty group practice is highly valued, but new graduates with strong clinical skills are welcome to apply.
What We Offer Competitive base salary with lucrative productivity/bonus incentives.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Generous Continuing Education (CE) allowance and paid time off for CE courses.
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
Malpractice insurance coverage.
Licensure and professional association dues reimbursement.
A stable, daytime schedule with minimal on-call requirements.
Worksite address
buffalo, NY, 14266, US
Who can apply
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