Job Description
The Optometrist will be responsible for providing comprehensive eye care, diagnosing and managing ocular eye disease, and prescribing corrective lenses. The ideal candidate will have a robust ocular disease knowledge base, a strong commitment to clinical care, and a passion for improving the vision and overall health of our patients. Our Optometry services will focus primarily on school-based programs throughout our five-county area, with services being provided on a mobile optometry vehicle. The duties include, but are not limited to
- Lead the growth of a new Optometry services
- Create a positive work environment
- Conduct comprehensive eye examinations across all age groups
- Diagnose and manage a wide variety of ocular diseases and visual system disorders
- Glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and amblyopia
- Perform and interpret various diagnostic testing and imaging
- Fundus photography, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography
- Prescribe and fit spectacles and contact lenses
- Surgical co-management with ophthalmology
- Educate patients on proper eye care practices and preventive measures
- Collaborate and co-manage with other specialties to ensure integrated patient care
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
- Stay current with advancements in eye care through continuing education
- Assist with hiring and training staff
- Speak at provider meetings, diabetic focus groups, community events, etc.
Skills/Abilities/Education/Experience
- An active license to practice optometry in the State of South Carolina
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school or college of optometry
- A minimum of one year of optometry experience is required.
- BLS/CPR certification is required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multidisciplinary environment
- Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
- A valid driver's license is required
Hours
Full-time, Monday – Friday
Location
Our Optometry services will focus primarily on school-based programs throughout our five-county area, with services being provided on a mobile optometry vehicle.
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
CareSouth Carolina is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all. We seek to have a diverse, inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.