Description

Summary:

For further information and how to apply, contact directly:Kristie Peterson, Human Recourses DepartmentEmail: klpeterson@lvdhealthcenter.comPhone: 906-358-4588 EXT 102

Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.

Job Announcement Flyer:

LVDHC Optometrist Recruitment_.pdf [pdf - 306.76 KB]

Duties:

• Assist with development, documentation and refine the operating procedures used in the Optometric department.• Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.• Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.• Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.• Prescribe medications to treat eye disease.• Educate and council patients on contact lenses, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.• Consult with and refer patients to other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.• Remove foreign bodies from the eye.• Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care.• Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.• Provide vision therapy and low vision rehabilitation.• Order and provide primary interpretation of laboratory studies.• Record organized, legible entries in patient record, including referrals and correspondence with outside Physicians and Optometrists.• Participate in Head Start and Tribal school screenings as needed.

Qualifications:

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:• Doctor of Optometry Degree, Michigan License to practice Optometry including certification in the use of diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceuticals.• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.• Knowledge of computer systems, servers, and workstations.• Must provide a copy of diploma, license, degree, or certification upon employment.• Ability to manage optometric office and staff.• Ability to obtain First Aid Certification and CPR certification.

Work Type:

Permanent, Full

Announcement #:

Optometrist, LVD 2026

Who May Apply?

US Citizens