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Careers at AdvantageCare Physicians: At AdvantageCare Physicians, our providers and care teams reflect our commitment to population health. Improving the health of our patients is our goal; keeping our patients healthy is our commitment. Using our state-of-the-art electronic medical record (EMR) system, our providers, care teams, and practice administration staff work together to deliver high-quality, comprehensive and convenient care to our patients.

 

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Optometrist

🔍 Brooklyn, New York

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Dec 13, 2018 Post Date
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180001DZ Requisition #
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Responsibilities:  

  • Diagnose and treat a wide variety of eye disorders and formulate ongoing treatment and disease management plans.
  • Non-invasively treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system.
  • 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.      
  • May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.
  • Prescribe therapeutic measures to correct or conserve vision such as vision therapy and low vision rehabilitation.
  • Refer patients to ophthalmologists as needed.
  • Review patient histories and perform physical examinations.  Evaluate, diagnose and provide appropriate treatment and patient care. 
  • Recommend suitable management for the patient, including but not limited to, preventive health recommendations and habits.
  • Provide relationship-centered care, taking into account the patient’s psychosocial and physical needs.
  • Collect and record patient information, such as medical histories, reports and examination results.  Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
  • Communicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of quality care.
  • Participate in medical staff educational programs and meetings. 
Qualifications:
  • Doctor of Optometry
  • Must hold Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agents (DPA) and Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents (TPA) certifications
  • Seeking both experienced – 2 years or above and newly trained providers
  • Must pass National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) exam
  • Must possess current, unrestricted New York State license or be eligible for licensure
  • Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) strongly preferred
  • Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written
  • Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office 

Medical Office Hours of Operation: 

  • Monday-Wednesday    8:00AM – 6:00PM
  • Thursday                      8:00AM – 8:00PM
  • Friday                           8:00AM – 5:00PM
  • Saturday                       8:00AM – 1:00PM 

Competitive Benefit Package: 

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Sign-on Bonus
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurance
  • 401K Retirement Plan

Pay Disclosure

At AdvantageCare Physicians, we prioritize transparency in our compensation practices. We provide a good faith estimate of the salary range for potential hires, which is based on key factors such as role responsibilities, candidate experience, education and training, internal equity, and market conditions. Please be aware that this estimate doesn’t account for geographic differences related to your work location. Typically, new hires may not start at the top of this range, as compensation is tailored to each individual's circumstances. For union positions, salaries will be determined according to the collective bargaining agreement. Join us at AdvantageCare Physicians, where your contributions are valued and supported by fair compensation.

EEOC Statement

We value the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by law. 

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