Optometrist - Optometrist (Allied)

Job Title: Travel Optometrist

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Travel Optometrist to join our team on a temporary basis. In this role, you will provide comprehensive eye care services in various healthcare facilities, ensuring that patients receive high-quality vision care. As a traveling Optometrist, you will have the opportunity to work in diverse environments while making a significant impact on patients' eye health.

Key Responsibilities

Comprehensive Eye Exams: Perform thorough eye examinations to assess vision and eye health, diagnosing refractive errors and ocular conditions.

Vision Correction: Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision correction solutions tailored to individual patient needs.

Patient Education: Educate patients on eye health, proper contact lens care, and preventive measures to maintain optimal vision and overall eye care.

Collaboration: Work collaboratively with ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and provide referrals for specialized treatments when necessary.

Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, documenting examination findings, treatment plans, and follow-up care in compliance with facility protocols.

Equipment Maintenance: Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of all optometric equipment, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.

Adaptability: Adapt to various clinical settings, including clinics, hospitals, and community health organizations, providing care to a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

Education: Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.

Licensure: Current state licensure to practice as an Optometrist; ability to obtain licensure in multiple states is preferred.

Experience: Previous experience in optometry, particularly in clinical settings, is preferred but not required.

Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and deliver compassionate care.

Flexibility: Willingness to travel to various locations and adapt to different healthcare practices and protocols.