Optometrist - Low Vision Specialist

3 days ago


Santa Rosa, California, United States Lighthouse Full time
Job Title: Optometrist - Low Vision Specialist

Reports to: Sr. Director of Clinical Services

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Job Classification: Specialist II

Union Eligible: Yes

Work Arrangement: On-site (4-5 days/wk in person)

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Salary Range: $121,875-$158,438

The LightHouse is a leading organization in promoting the independence, equality, and self-reliance of people who are blind or visually impaired. We are currently seeking an Optometrist - Low Vision Specialist to join our team.

Job Summary:

The Optometrist - Low Vision Specialist will provide specialty low vision care to patients who have experienced vision loss. The successful candidate will have a Doctor of Optometry Degree and at least 4 years of thorough knowledge of optometry. Experience working with low vision/blind patients is strongly preferred.

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.
  • Make diagnostic referrals and coordinate care to ensure patients receive appropriate medical attention.
  • Collaborate with rehabilitation team, including certified O&M specialists, service navigator, low vision occupational therapists, and assistive technology specialists to develop goal-oriented plan of care.
  • Maintain thorough and accurate record of relevant patient history, rehabilitative goals, patient counseling, assessment and plan.
  • 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:

The 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 résumé as Word attachments (no PDFs please), along with the completed employment application (downloads in a Word document), to HR@lighthouse-sf.org, including the job title in the subject line.



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