Low Vision Optometrist

2 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Full time

Job Summary:

The Low Vision Optometrist will provide specialty low vision care to patients who have experienced vision loss. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Optometry Degree, residency training, and current California licensure as an Optometrist. The successful candidate will be able to provide low vision evaluations, prescribe glasses and low vision aids, educate patients on available resources, and refer to rehabilitation services as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide low vision evaluations, including functional vision assessments, prescribing glasses and low vision aids, educating patients on available resources, and referring to rehabilitation services as needed.
  • Collaborate with a team of rehabilitation specialists to promote the independence and well-being of blind and visually impaired patients.
  • Make diagnostic referrals and coordinate care to ensure patients receive appropriate medical attention.
  • Maintain thorough and accurate records of patient history, rehabilitative goals, patient counseling, assessment, and plan.
  • Integrate records into an electronic health records (EHR) system.
  • Review low vision questionnaire and ophthalmologic reports from referring providers prior to patient's appointment.
  • Communicate with referring eye care providers with written reports.
  • Assist in the completion of paperwork as necessary.

Requirements:

  • Doctor of Optometry Degree.
  • Residency training preferred.
  • Maintain current California licensure as an Optometrist.
  • Provide own professional liability insurance, minimum coverage $1,000,000 per incident, $3,000,000 per aggregate.
  • At least 4 years thorough knowledge of optometry and ability to perform optometric examinations.
  • Will consider looking at less than 4 years' experience, as well as recent graduates for a Jr position.
  • Experience working with low vision/blind patients strongly preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with patients, staff, and other providers.
  • Must comply with HIPAA regulations in all communications and handling of protected health information.
  • Active certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Working Conditions:

LightHouse is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to maintain a scent-free environment and a drug-free workplace. Employees are expected to behave in accordance with these objectives.

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume as Word attachments, along with the completed employment application, to the specified email address, including the job title in the subject line.



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