Job DescriptionPosition Summary:
The Optometrist functions as an active member of the interdisciplinary clinical team. The Optometrist provides comprehensive medical services including, but not limited to: examining patients, diagnosing conditions and providing treatments for patientsPrimary Responsibilities: Perform vision tests and analyze resultsDiagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness and eye diseases, such as glaucomaPrescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medicationsProvide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitationProvide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery-for example, examining a patient's eyes the day after surgeryEvaluate patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and refer patients to other healthcare providers as neededPromote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lensesOther Duties and ResponsibilitiesOn call obligationsRepresent the agency on community committees involving healthcare issues, as deemed necessaryMaintain licensure, to include the procurement of appropriate CMEsParticipate in agency meetings, in-service trainings and workshops, as deemed appropriateAll other duties as assignedQualifications: Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited medical institutionLicensed in the state of GeorgiaAbility to provide supervision to clinic teamAbility to establish and maintain relationships with the medical communityAbility to establish and maintain professional relationship with patientsExcellent oral and written communication skillsNon-profit or public health experience preferred
