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Physician / Optometrist / Maine / Permanent / Optometrist Job at Acuity Professional Placement Solutions summary:
A licensed Optometrist providing comprehensive eye care and emergency treatment in outpatient settings across rural Maine.

Responsibilities include performing vision tests, diagnosing visual impairments and diseases, prescribing corrective lenses and therapeutic medications, and collaborating within an integrated primary care team.

The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a community-focused healthcare environment.


Location:
Patten, Maine


Type:
Direct Hire

Job
Optometrist / Outpatient

We are seeking a qualified Optometrist for an immediate opening in Millinocket and Brownville, Maine The Optometrist will provide quality eye care and emergency treatment to patients with the primary focus to examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment.

The Optometrist may prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions and will collaborate with providers while acting as a contributing member to the Integrated Primary Care Team.


We offer the following benefits:
$120,000 $130,000 per year (based on experience)
Health, Vision, Dental, Life, STD, and LTD
401k with 4$employer match
Family health insurance discounts


PTO:
120 hours in first year and 160 hours in second year
CME allowance of $2,500 and time off
10 paid holidays
Professional liability insurance
Much, Much more

Work Schedule:
Monday Friday: 40 hours a week
Optometrist / Outpatient

Responsibilities:
Perform vision tests, analyze results and develop a treatment plan

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.

Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications
Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.
Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgeryfor example, examining a patients eyes the day after surgery

Requirements/Qualifications:
State of Maine license or ability to become licensed in the State of Maine
Board Certification/Eligibility by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.
Graduation from an approved school of optometry.
Experience in rural, community oriented care.
Commitment to providing quality health care services with compassion and dignity.
Ability to travel to all KVHC Sites as needed.
Valid Drivers license and ability to be insured by KVHCs vehicle insurance carrier
Optometrist / Outpatient

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optometrist, eye care, vision tests, diagnose eye diseases, corrective lenses, therapeutic drugs, emergency eye treatment, primary care collaboration, rural healthcare, patient care
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