Optometrist

Optometrist- Somerville/Medford

Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 730,000 patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts. We recognize the importance of a team-based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities - all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.

We have an excellent opportunities for an Optometrist who is committed to providing high quality, evidence based medicine (testing, diagnosis and treatment) to a diverse and growing patient population in our practices. This role serves to provide eye care in support of the visual service department policies and the mission of Atrius Health. Optometrist will assess, diagnose, and treat eye diseases and conditions of the visual system at the highest scope of practice for the state of Massachusetts. Actively participates and collaborates with local site teams to implement department policies.

Opportunity highlights:

• Community based out-patient practice with diverse patient population
• Work collaboratively with primary care and specialty colleagues; strong referral base
• Minimal call
• Full or part time

Qualifications:

Graduate from certified school of Optometry. Fully licensed in the State of Massachusetts as a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.). Possession and maintenance of Massachusetts DPH Controlled Substances Registration. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.

We offer:

• An Innovation Center, expertise in clinical informatics and predictive analytics embedded in a fully integrated EMR (Epic).

• Our support in leveraging technology to support physicians, with automated Rx renewals, e-consults and more.
• Teaching & research opportunities through our Academic Institute and our affiliations with Harvard Medical School and Tufts University School of Medicine.
• Exceptional benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, 401(k) match, disability, CME reimbursement, generous PTO, Extremely competitive salary

Boston and its metro area feature a diverse culinary scene, access to cultural institutions, and proximity to world-class schools, employers and health care. Our region is historic but ever-evolving and is on the cutting edge of medicine and technology. Massachusetts offers access to exceptional public schools, the arts and cultural activities of Boston, the Cape Cod national seashore, ski resorts, hiking and so much more.

Our goal is to create a work environment that is supportive, fulfilling, and brings joy and meaning back to the practice of medicine. If you share in our mission of providing high-quality, value based care with a focus on the patient and the health of communities, consider us.

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