JOB SUMMARY AND WORK SCHEDULE

The Optometrist travels to schools within Shelby County diagnosing and treating visual system diseases and disorders by assessing the patient's condition. The work schedule is based on a 10-month school schedule (August-May) and a week of back to school training in July. Some travel to other Tennessee school districts may be required when the local school district is closed. The Optometrist works MONDAY-FRIDAY, NO WEEKENDS, and NO EVENINGS.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses patient's condition by examining the internal and external structure of the eyes and eye health; testing patient's visual acuity, depth and color perception, and ability to focus and coordinate the eyes; administering drugs to aid in diagnosing diseases and disorders.
• Develops treatment plans by analyzing test results; establishing diagnoses, such as glaucoma, cataracts and retinal disorders; systemic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes; and vision conditions including nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia.
• Treats patients by explaining condition and treatment to the patient; prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses; providing vision therapy and low vision rehabilitation; prescribing and administering medications; providing pre- and post-operative care for cataracts, laser vision correction, and other eye surgeries.
• Travel to other school districts in Tennessee when the local school district is closed.
• Treats special problems by referring patients to specialists.
• Documents patient care by charting patient condition and treatment in records.
• Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe, septic, and healthy working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Develops staff by providing information, developing, and conducting in-service training programs.
• Maintains professional knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

O.D. Degree with Residency Training preferred. Previous work with children in a pediatric setting is helpful.

We do not discriminate due to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations will be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Memphis, TN 38104: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• Documentation review: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medication administration: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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