Optometrist

Job Description

Under the supervision of, and in conjunction with an Ophthalmologist, diagnoses
and treats eye movement disorders and associated sensory deficiencies.

Job Responsibility

* Evaluates and diagnoses ocular motility disorders, performs specialized eye
tests to assess visual acuity, focusing ability, eye movement (strabismus
measurements), binocular function and color vision, using such equipment as
prisms and other ophthalmic instruments.
* Provide education to ophthalmic technicians, residents, medical students and
other physicians regarding the sensorimotor evaluation and treatment of
sensorimotor disorders.
* Assists Pediatric Ophthalmologists with the clinical evaluation of patients.
* Provides medical and ophthalmic history-taking, review of systems, and
summary of chief complaint.
* Detects disorders of the eyes within children and adults which prevent normal
vision.
* Consults with physician regarding treatment, which may involve the use of
exercises and techniques to control eye movements.
* Utilizes special lenses, filters, prisms and instruments to help patients
correct their vision.
* Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are
considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not
essential functions.

Job Qualification

* Doctor of Optometry required.
* Current License to practice as a Licensed Optometrist in New York State
required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
* 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail 
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of
potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for
this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the
future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors
may be considered as applicable (e. g., location, specialty, service line, years
of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and
internal equity).