Optometrist III
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Organization
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD
Position Overview
Perform general eye examination, address the patient's chief complaint and diagnose chronic and acute conditions affecting the ocular system along formulating plans to manage or treat any of these conditions assessed.
Education
Job Description
Doctorate: Graduate from an accredited school of Optometry with a Doctor of Optometry Degree.
Typical Experience
5 years recent relevant experience.
Certification & Licensure
OPT-Optometrist
BLS-Basic Life Support
Skills And Knowledge
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to apply the principles, theories, practices and techniques of optometric practice, including anatomy, physiology, pathology and mechanics of the human eye, visual processes and detailed knowledge of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics.
Medical knowledge with competent and quality skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice.
Professional, role model with leadership qualities that is motivated and demonstrates initiative in their work.
Good verbal and written communication/consultative/collaborative skills for regular contact with young patient, adult patient, along with fellow physicians and staff.
Clear and complete documentation skills along with computer data entry skills to enter patient information.
Team player with ability to work with others in a flexible and cooperative manner.
Must be able to maximize the utilization of resources and manage varying procedures and interruptions.
Seeks to further skills through continuing education per license requirements
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
10
Days Of The Week
Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday
Weekend Requirements
None
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Number Of Openings
1
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $65.81 to $98.71 / hour
The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
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