FT Optometrist (Sitka or Juneau) - $25K Sign on Bonus

Employer
SEARHC - Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
Location
Junea, Alaska
Salary
Relocation, Sign On Bonus & Loan Repayment Options. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
Posted
Jul 08, 2024
Closes
Aug 23, 2024
Ref
2022-6423
Organization Type
Traditional Private Practice


*$25,000 Sign On Bonus*

$145,880 - $229, 202 annually DOE + Relocation & Loan Repayment Options.

The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive eye care services to patients throughout the SEARHC region. The optometrist is on the Associate Medical Staff and cares for patients of all ages. This position provides support to the Optometrist - Lead in the day-to-day operations of the local Eye Clinic and in absence of the Optometrist – Lead will provide supervision of the local Eye Clinic staff.

 

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

  • Provide comprehensive eye care including but not limited to: diagnosis, treatment, minor procedures, coordination of care, referrals, consultations, patient or community education and co-management as applicable.

  • Accurate and timely medical recordkeeping.

  • Conduct field Eye Clinics to SEARHC locations.

  • Assist with on-the-job training and competency of the local Eye Clinic staff.

  • May sponsor Dispensing Optician Apprentices.

  • May precept and mentor optometry students.Support departmental compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, the Joint Commission and SEARHC policies and procedures.

  • Other duties as assigned.



Education/Experience

  • Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)

  • Completion of Optometric Residency or Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry (or) a current Optometry Board Certification

  • OR Two years of clinical optometry experience.

 

License/Certification

  • Unrestricted Alaska Optometry license.

  • BLS within 3 months of start date.

 

Experience Required

  •  3 years of clinical optometrist experience - preferred.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Advanced eye care knowledge to perform clinical duties that meet the standards of care set by the American Optometric Association

  • Plan, organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.

  • Communicate clearly and respectfully through oral and written communication.

  • Leadership, teamwork, problem solving and conflict resolution.

  • Complete financial transactions accurately

  • Work independently, plan, and organize to meet deadlines

  • Communicate clearly and concisely with patients and staff

  • Adapt to and accommodate change

 

?Travel Required

  • Field travel may require travel by jet, ferry, and/or floatplanes

  • Field travel may require lifting of equipment in totes which may weigh up to 50 lbs. each.

  • 8-10 expected field trips per year.