Optometrist Medical Group - $50,000 Sign-on Bonus

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Optometrist Medical Group - $50,000 Sign-on Bonus

Full-Time, Salary Range: $66.95 - $75.62 / hour

• Baltimore, Maryland – Job #1257675
• Gaithersburg, Maryland – Job #1257671
• Glen Burnie, Maryland – Job #1257760
• North Kensington, Maryland – Job #1272490
• Reston, Virginia – Job #1273403
• Stafford, Virginia – Job #1257636

To examine patients having full range of visual problems, diagnose visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies, and prescribe treatment as licensed and credited. To refer patients to other appropriate Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation and treatment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Examines patients having a full range of visual problems by using a full field of optometry instruments and techniques.
• Diagnoses visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies and prescribes treatment according to the laws of the State of Maryland, District, or Commonwealth.
• Prescribes and fits contact lenses.
• Determines visual requirements of the partially sighted. Prescribes low-vision aids such as telescopic and microscopic lenses, magnifiers, and other optical devices to aid low-vision patients.
• In the state or jurisdiction in which licensed or under the standing orders of a physician, uses diagnostic pharmaceutical agents to detect and diagnose ocular pathology. Uses examination techniques to determine ocular signs of systemic diseases and medications.
• Refers patients to other appropriate Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation and treatment.
• Participates in departmental and educational meetings including peer review activities within the department and medical facility.
• Consults regularly with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology on patient care issues.
• Assists in implementing eye care in-service education programs for medical center staff and at patient education seminars.
• Under the standing orders of a physician and in co-management with an ophthalmologist, evaluates and manages stated anterior segment disorders.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience or successful completion of accredited optometry residency program.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Licensed Optometrist (in the state where care is provided)
• National Provider Identifier

Additional Requirements

• Enrollment in PECOS within 90 days of hire date required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an interdisciplinary health care environment preferred or successful completion of accredited residency program.
• Accredited residency in Optometry preferred.

For immediate consideration, please visit http://kp.org/careers for complete qualifications and job submission details, referencing the above job numbers.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.

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