Optometrist- Bethpage Long Island

Summary of Position

We are seeking an Optometrist to join us in pursuit of high-quality patient care to provide Optometry
services including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health
maintenance.

Principal Accountabilities

• Diagnose and non-invasively treat a wide variety of conditions and diseases of the human eye
  and visual systems.
• Review patient ocular and medical histories and reports and perform physical examination.
• Examine eyes using observation, instrument and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual
  acuity and perception, focus and coordination, and to diagnose acute and chronic eye diseases,
  minor ocular trauma and other ocular conditions requiring urgent management.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Analyze test results and develop ongoing treatment and disease management plans.
• May prescribe therapeutic medications within the Optometrist's legal scope of practice to treat
  specific eye conditions.
• Provide care for patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction,
  including pre- and post- operative care.
• Diagnose problems or impairments and prescribe corrective lenses.
• Prescribe therapeutic measures to correct or conserve vision such as low vision rehabilitation.
• Adhere to best practices and follow established quality measures for the prevention of eye
  disease, including but not limited to, performing HEDIS diabetic eye exams.
• Recommend suitable management for the patient, including but not limited to, preventive health
  recommendations and habits.
• Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and
  safety factors. May counsel patients regarding surgical and non-surgical options to meet their
  visual needs.
• Provide relationship-centered care, taking into account the patient's psychosocial and physical
  needs.
• Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologists or other health care practitioners if additional
  medical or surgical treatment is determined to be necessary.
• Communicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of quality care.
• Participate in medical staff educational programs and meetings.