Optometrist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Optometrist will provide quality eye care and emergency treatment to Katahdin Valley Health Center patients. The primary focus will be to examine eyes and the visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions. The optometrist will collaborate with KVHC providers while acting as a contributing member of the Integrated Primary Care Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform vision tests, analyze results and develop a treatment plan.
2. Examine eyes using observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination, and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.
3. Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications.
4. Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.
5. Provide pre and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery, for example, examining a patient’s eyes the day after surgery.
6. Evaluate patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and refer patients to other healthcare providers as needed.
7. Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologists or other health care practitioners if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
8. Promote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses.
9. Work closely with primary care providers in the provision of team delivery of healthcare.
10. Maintain accurate, timely, and quality health records.
11. Participate in all quality measures as required.
12. Oversee clinical training, education, and consultation to KVHC staff to maximize staff potential.
13. Perform additional duties or projects as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.
14. Adhere to all KVHC policies and protocols.
15. Comply with all safety rules and protocols. Report all incidents, regardless of severity, immediately to their supervisor and complete an incident report and investigation form, which will be forwarded to Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident.
16. Conduct themselves as a good steward in the communities served by KVHC; represent the organization at outreach activities as needed.
17. Actively participate as a committee member as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. State of Maine license or the ability to become licensed in the State of Maine.
2. Board Certification by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.
3. Graduation from an approved school of optometry.
4. Experience in rural, community-oriented care.
5. Commitment to providing quality health care services with compassion and dignity.
6. Must possess a clean criminal and DHHS background.
7. Must possess the ability and means to travel between clinics as needed.
8. Valid State of Maine Driver’s license and ability to be insured by KVHC’s vehicle insurance carrier.

BENEFITS:

• KVHC pays 80% of the Health Insurance Premium for employee and 50% for dependent coverage.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Dental Benefit for the employee and family at no cost to the employee (at KVHC Dental Centers), after 90 days of employment.
• Accrued up to 3 weeks of paid vacation in year one and 4 weeks vacation each year after.
• 10 paid Holidays annually, eligible after 90 days of employment.
• Up to 24 hours of accrued paid time off in year one, up to 48 hours each year after.
• Up to 40 hours of accrued earned paid leave each year.
• 100% paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, after 90 days of employment.
• 100% paid Life Insurance equal to two years of salary.
• 401(k) available after one year of employment. KVHC matches the first 3% of the employee's contribution at 100%. The next 2% of the employee's contribution is matched at 50%.
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities.
• KVHC Staff adjustment available upon hire.