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Optometrist III

Job ID R-67983 Date Posted 04/15/2024 Location San Carlos, CA | Palo Alto, CA Schedule/Shift/Weekly Hours Regular/Days/40

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.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

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.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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