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Optometrist

Purpose: To examine patients having full range of visual problems, diagnose visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies, and prescribe treatment as licensed and credited. To refer patients to other appropriate Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation and treatment. This position consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to the applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. In addition, Regional leaders are accountable for communication, implementation, enforcement, monitoring and oversight of compliance policies and practices in their departments. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.Accountabilities:1. Examines patients having a full range of visual problems by using a full field of optometry instruments and techniques.2. Diagnoses visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies and prescribes treatment according to the laws of the State of Maryland, District, or Commonwealth.3. Prescribes and fits contact lenses.4. Determines visual requirements of the partially sighted. Prescribes low-vision aids such as telescopic and microscopic lenses, magnifiers, and other optical devices to aid low-vision patients.5. In the state or jurisdiction in which licensed or under the standing orders of a physician, uses diagnostic pharmaceutical agents to detect and diagnose ocular pathology. Uses examination techniques to determine ocular signs of systemic diseases and medications.6. Refers patients to other appropriate Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation and treatment.7. Participates in departmental and educational meetings including peer review activities within the department and medical facility.8. Consults regularly with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology on patient care issues.9. Assists in implementing eye care in-service education programs for medical center staff and at patient education seminars.10. Under the standing orders of a physician and in co-management with an ophthalmologist, evaluates and manages stated anterior segment disorders.Minimum Requirement - Relevant Years of Experience:- Minimum of one year of experience required.- Two or more years of experience in an interdisciplinary health care environment preferred.Minimum Requirement Education and/or Classes:- Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry required.- Accredited residency in Optometry preferred.Minimum Requirement License, Certification and/or Designation:- License in good standing in State of Maryland, District of Columbia, or Virginia required.- National Provider Identification (NPI) required.

Purpose: To examine patients having full range of visual problems, diagnose visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies, and prescribe treatment as licensed and credited. To refer patients to other appropriate Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation and treatment. This position consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente’s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to the applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. In addition, Regional leaders are accountable for communication, implementation, enforcement, monitoring and oversight of compliance policies and practices in their departments. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.Accountabilities:1. Examines patients having a full range of visual problems by using a full field of optometry instruments and techniques.2. Diagnoses visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies and prescribes treatment according to the laws of the State of Maryland, District, or Commonwealth.3. Prescribes and fits contact lenses.4. Determines visual requirements of the partially sighted. Prescribes low-vision aids such as telescopic and microscopic lenses, magnifiers, and other optical devices to aid low-vision patients.5. In the state or jurisdiction in which licensed or under the standing orders of a physician, uses diagnostic pharmaceutical agents to detect and diagnose ocular pathology. Uses examination techniques to determine ocular signs of systemic diseases and medications.6. Refers patients to other appropriate Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation and treatment.7. Participates in departmental and educational meetings including peer review activities within the department and medical facility.8. Consults regularly with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology on patient care issues.9. Assists in implementing eye care in-service education programs for medical center staff and at patient education seminars.10. Under the standing orders of a physician and in co-management with an ophthalmologist, evaluates and manages stated anterior segment disorders. Minimum Requirement Relevant Years of Experience:- Minimum of one year of experience required.- Two or more years of experience in an interdisciplinary health care environment preferred. Minimum RequirementEducation and/or Classes:- Graduation from an accredited school of Optometry required.- Accredited residency in Optometry preferred. Minimum Requirement License, Certification and/or Designation:- License in good standing in State of Maryland, District of Columbia, or Virginia required.- National Provider Identification (NPI) required.

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Incumbent is responsible for providing medical and surgical treatment of injuries and disorders of the foot and ankle with comprehensive and complete podiatric medical examination for consultation, diagnosis, and treatment planning, for both inpatient and outpatient veterans. Performs biomechanical examinations with fabrication or prescribing of orthotic and shoe appliances or devices, including design of special shoes. Conducts comprehensive joint and gait analysis as related to foot and ankle, ordering x-rays/CT or MRI imaging and therapeutic procedures as appropriate. Provides treatment and management for all dermatological diseases, circulatory and neurological disorders affecting the foot including diabetic, neuropathic or vascular ulcers.Performs surgical procedures on the soft tissue and bones of the foot. Order and interpret all appropriate laboratory studies in the practice of podiatric medicine and surgery. Develops and maintains a management system for the foot care and amputation prevention team programs. Investigates and implements care management strategies for tracking and providing services of clients, including responsibility for active participation in Advance Clinic Access technique and implementation. Provides professional oversight to the Podiatry Nurse (RN) Clinic and assigns patients to that clinic as appropriate.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: OptometrySCHEDULE: Full-Time Regular, 40hrs/wk, Day Shift, Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.Varied days and shifts. Hours may vary to include weekends, evenings and holidays to meet operational needs.**This position will be home based in Modesto, but under circumstances of operational need may require work and travel between all facilities in the Central Valley Service Area (currently Tracy, Modesto and Stockton) for brief periods. If the period of time reaches 90 days, the ongoing need will be discussed with union representatives.EDUCATION/ LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: SKILLS TESTING: N/A QUALIFICATIONS:- Minimum of one (1) year current clinical Optometrist experience required within past three years. Two years of experience preferred.- One (1) year of experience in LASIK pre- and post-op care strongly preferred.- Experienced in use of diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceuticals- Full range of Optometry experience including contact lenses, patient examination skills including Rx for glasses and contact lenses.- Experience performing refractions with current instrumentation- Satisfactory attendance over the past 12 months required- Bilingual in Spanish preferredPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Therapeutics certification, low vision/pediatrics experience preferred.POSITION SUMMARY: DUTIES: 1) Perform refractions utilizing hand/stand and other current instrumentation as appropriate 2) Obtains appropriate patient history 3) Neutralizes optical devices and takes and records visual acuities with and without optical device 4) Examines internal and external eye for pathology utilizing slit lamp, tonometer, ophthalmoscope and other instrumentation as needed 5) Utilizes topical diagnostic and therapeutic pharmacological agents permitted in the State of California and consistent with approved facility guidelines 6) Performs contact lens procedures including evaluation and prescription, fitting and follow-up according to facility operational needs 7) Provides low vision services as appropriate 8) Provides strabismus exams according to facility operational needs 9) Communicate Optometry activities with Ophthalmology and Optical sales as appropriate 10) Records in a complete manner all procedures performed and includes the prescription given, impressions, recommendations and general disposition of patient 11) Refers as necessary to Ophthalmology or other health providersPerforms other related duties including but not limited to: 1) Completes school, DMV, FAA and other like forms 2) Dictates/writes referral and information letters to other providers or agencies as appropriate, or otherwise communicates with parents, relatives or other providers as appropriate 3) Attends and participates in departmental meetings and quality assurance/peer review functions 4) Issues/re-issues prescriptions of KP forms for other clinic eye doctors or outside vendors as appropriateThis position may require travel between all facilities in the Central Valley Service Area(currently Tracy, Modesto and Stockton) as necessary for operational needsMUST BE WILLING TO WORK IN A LABOR-MANAGEMENT PARTNERSHIP ENVIRONMENT

If you´re an Optometrist and interested in being part of an elite medical team, consider becoming a member of the Air Force´s health team.

Clear, crisp vision is important not only to our pilots and technicians staffing satellite controls, but also to all members of the U.S. Air Force family. Air Force Optometrists maintain the health and welfare of active-duty and retired service members and their families. Youll be challenged with using the broadest scope of your privileges to ensure proper vision correction with glasses or contact lenses, as well as diagnosing, treating and managing ocular disease and providing surgical co-management. Additionally, Air Force Optometrists have the opportunity to pursue physiological optics research, further supporting the Air Force air and space mission.If you are interested in joining our professional, state-of-the-art team, please contact an Air Force adviser today.BenefitsYou will receive excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family, a retirement pension after 20 years of qualifying service, a thrift savings program [similar to a 401(k)] and 30 days of vacation with pay beginning your first year.Continuing EducationThe Air Force understands the importance of staying up-to-date with the most recent treatments and procedures. The Air Force sponsors continuing education and training to keep you current in your profession.QualificationsThis is an active-duty position as an Air Force officer. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:Must be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18 and 42.Must be willing to relocate.Must have a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree accredited by the Council on Optometric Education.Must have obtained a current license to practice optometry in a state or territory of the United States or District of Columbia or be within one year of graduation.

Clear, crisp vision is important not only to our pilots and technicians staffing satellite controls, but also to all members of the U.S. Air Force family. Air Force Optometrists maintain the health and welfare of active-duty and retired service members and their families. Youll be challenged with using the broadest scope of your privileges to ensure proper vision correction with glasses or contact lenses, as well as diagnosing, treating and managing ocular disease and providing surgical co-management. Additionally, Air Force Optometrists have the opportunity to pursue physiological optics research, further supporting the Air Force air and space mission.If you are interested in joining our professional, state-of-the-art team, please contact an Air Force adviser today.BenefitsYou will receive excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family, a retirement pension after 20 years of qualifying service, a thrift savings program [similar to a 401(k)] and 30 days of vacation with pay beginning your first year.Continuing EducationThe Air Force understands the importance of staying up-to-date with the most recent treatments and procedures. The Air Force sponsors continuing education and training to keep you current in your profession.QualificationsThis is an active-duty position as an Air Force officer. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:Must be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18 and 42.Must be willing to relocate.Must have a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree accredited by the Council on Optometric Education.Must have obtained a current license to practice optometry in a state or territory of the United States or District of Columbia or be within one year of graduation.

If you´re an Optometrist and interested in being part of an elite medical team, consider becoming a member of the Air Force´s health team.

Clear, crisp vision is important not only to our pilots and technicians staffing satellite controls, but also to all members of the U.S. Air Force family. Air Force Optometrists maintain the health and welfare of active-duty and retired service members and their families. Youll be challenged with using the broadest scope of your privileges to ensure proper vision correction with glasses or contact lenses, as well as diagnosing, treating and managing ocular disease and providing surgical co-management. Additionally, Air Force Optometrists have the opportunity to pursue physiological optics research, further supporting the Air Force air and space mission.If you are interested in joining our professional, state-of-the-art team, please contact an Air Force adviser today.BenefitsYou will receive excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family, a retirement pension after 20 years of qualifying service, a thrift savings program [similar to a 401(k)] and 30 days of vacation with pay beginning your first year.Continuing EducationThe Air Force understands the importance of staying up-to-date with the most recent treatments and procedures. The Air Force sponsors continuing education and training to keep you current in your profession.QualificationsThis is an active-duty position as an Air Force officer. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:Must be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18 and 42.Must be willing to relocate.Must have a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree accredited by the Council on Optometric Education.Must have obtained a current license to practice optometry in a state or territory of the United States or District of Columbia or be within one year of graduation.

Clear, crisp vision is important not only to our pilots and technicians staffing satellite controls, but also to all members of the U.S. Air Force family. Air Force Optometrists maintain the health and welfare of active-duty and retired service members and their families. Youll be challenged with using the broadest scope of your privileges to ensure proper vision correction with glasses or contact lenses, as well as diagnosing, treating and managing ocular disease and providing surgical co-management. Additionally, Air Force Optometrists have the opportunity to pursue physiological optics research, further supporting the Air Force air and space mission.If you are interested in joining our professional, state-of-the-art team, please contact an Air Force adviser today.BenefitsYou will receive excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family, a retirement pension after 20 years of qualifying service, a thrift savings program [similar to a 401(k)] and 30 days of vacation with pay beginning your first year.Continuing EducationThe Air Force understands the importance of staying up-to-date with the most recent treatments and procedures. The Air Force sponsors continuing education and training to keep you current in your profession.QualificationsThis is an active-duty position as an Air Force officer. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:Must be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18 and 42.Must be willing to relocate.Must have a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree accredited by the Council on Optometric Education.Must have obtained a current license to practice optometry in a state or territory of the United States or District of Columbia or be within one year of graduation.

If you´re an Optometrist and interested in being part of an elite medical team, consider becoming a member of the Air Force´s health team.

Clear, crisp vision is important not only to our pilots and technicians staffing satellite controls, but also to all members of the U.S. Air Force family. Air Force Optometrists maintain the health and welfare of active-duty and retired service members and their families. Youll be challenged with using the broadest scope of your privileges to ensure proper vision correction with glasses or contact lenses, as well as diagnosing, treating and managing ocular disease and providing surgical co-management. Additionally, Air Force Optometrists have the opportunity to pursue physiological optics research, further supporting the Air Force air and space mission.If you are interested in joining our professional, state-of-the-art team, please contact an Air Force adviser today.BenefitsYou will receive excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family, a retirement pension after 20 years of qualifying service, a thrift savings program [similar to a 401(k)] and 30 days of vacation with pay beginning your first year.Continuing EducationThe Air Force understands the importance of staying up-to-date with the most recent treatments and procedures. The Air Force sponsors continuing education and training to keep you current in your profession.QualificationsThis is an active-duty position as an Air Force officer. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:Must be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18 and 42.Must be willing to relocate.Must have a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree accredited by the Council on Optometric Education.Must have obtained a current license to practice optometry in a state or territory of the United States or District of Columbia or be within one year of graduation.

Help our Soldiers and their Families maintain good optical health. As an optometrist and Officer on the U.S. Army Health Care Team, you´ll work in one of the world´s most advanced organizations, with access to the latest technology and therapies. You´ll also have opportunities to develop specialized skills in areas such as occupational vision and refractive surgery.Benefits include:- Paid continuing education- 30 days of paid vacation earned annually- Non-contributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service- No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family- Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges- Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)- Privileges that come with being an Officer in the U.S. Army- Training to become a leader in your fieldRequirements include:- Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited program acceptable to the Surgeon General- Current license to practice optometry in the U.S.- Between 21 and 42 years of age (health care professionals ages 43 to 60 are now eligible for a two-year service contract under the OAPP program) - U.S. citizenshipNumerous positions are available worldwide. To find out more, visit us at: http://www.goarmy.com/info/amedd/mservice1?iom=9983-NASR-MCME-04012009-JBPOST