Optometrist - Float

Optometrist, Clinic Float 

Park Nicollet is looking to hire an Optometrist to join our Eye team! Come join
us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience
that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

Provides direct patient care within the Eye Department, involving advanced
assessment, implementation, intervention, and evaluation skills to determine
visual efficiency and performance, eye diseases, and other abnormalities of or
affecting the eyes. Prescribes corrective lenses, vision therapy, environmental
modifications, and medications as allowed by state law and Park Nicollet Medical
Center standards. Administers high quality patient care in accordance with the
Board of Optometry and Park Nicollet Medical Center standards. The incumbent
will be expected to comply with the standards of Personalized Care and Customer
Service including all applicable SHINES and job-specific standards. 

Work Schedule

Fulltime 1.0 FTE. Monday - Friday, Days. Float to various clinics with one
Saturday clinic half day a month. Sites include St. Louis Park, Minneapolis,
Brookdale, Golden Valley, Carlson, Maple Grove, Chanhassen, Shakopee,
Burnsville, Bloomington and Lakeville.

Required Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

Doctor of Optometry from an accredit school of Optometry, and two or more years
related optometric experience. 

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

The incumbent must maintain licensure to practice optometry in the State of
Minnesota 

This position requires credentialing, following the National Committee for
Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Maintain standards of clinical skills and professional ethics established by the
Board of Optometry.  Strong clinical and human relation skills, effective oral
and written communications, and an extensive knowledge in optical testing is
also required. 

Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles
necessary to provide appropriate service and ensure safety of patients. 

Proven proficiency in the operation of the following equipment: Phoropter;
Retinoscope; Ophthalmoscope; Slit Lamp; Keratometry; Lensometer; Radioscope;
Trial Lenses; Indirect Ophthalmoscope; Fusion Test; Color Blindness Test;
Applanation Tonometry; Telephone; Fax Machine, CRT; and Tape Recorder.

To Apply

For more information about the position, please contact Jennifer Bredeson,
Senior Physician/APC Recruiter at Jennifer.l.bredeson@HealthPartners.com.  For
immediate consideration, please apply online.

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people
working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that
encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard
work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health
insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations,
including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together
research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical
professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve
lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working
together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health
equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for
change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse
talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We
offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life,
including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning
opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally,
and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients,
members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any
employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of
disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.