Ophthalmologist Opportunity Golden Plains Community Hospital invites an Ophthalmologist to join our dedicated team. Enjoy a balanced Monday-through-Friday schedule from 8 am to 5 pm in Borger, just 52 miles from Amarillo. Our location offers easy access to New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Dallas, each about five hours away. Experience the charm of small-town living paired with the vibrant energy of a growing community.
Responsibilities:
Perform vision and eye tests to determine visual acuity, depth perception, focus, and hand-eye coordination.
Detect and diagnose sight problems (e.g., myopia, astigmatism) and eye diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
Prescribe corrective eyeglasses, contact lenses, and therapeutic medications to treat eye conditions.
Counsel patients on eye hygiene, nutrition, and safety factors that impact eyesight, and provide vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation.
Manage pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients and refer complex cases (like retinal detachment or severe trauma) to board-certified ophthalmologists.
Recognize ocular manifestations of systemic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Education:
Bachelor's degree, typically in a science-related field like biology, chemistry, or health sciences.
Requirements:
An active, valid state optometry license, usually requiring passage of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) exam. Proficiency with ophthalmic equipment (e.g., phoropter, retinal cameras, slit lamps).Excellent interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and the ability to clearly communicate diagnoses and treatment plans to patients.
Compensation:- Annual income range: $114,500-$147,500 Sign-on bonus up to $30,000 Relocation assistance up to $30,000 (with receipts)
- Generous PTO accrual of 7.08 hours per check (26 pay periods each year)
- Benefits and a matching 401(k).
Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disabilities, and Life Insurance Come be a part of our growing team!
