COMMUNITY HEALTH:
Community Health is a nationally recognized primary health care network providing multi-disciplinary care to the communities of central Vermont. Our services cover all primary care specialties and are delivered to multiple sites throughout central Vermont. Community Health structures a team-oriented and collaborative work environment. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Community Health is committed to caring for every person and every family.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Optometrist will be responsible for providing comprehensive eye care, diagnosing vision conditions, prescribing corrective lenses, and ensuring patients’ eye health. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a passion for patient care, and up-to-date knowledge of optometric practices.
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Conduct thorough eye exams to assess vision and detect ocular diseases or abnormalities.
- Diagnose and treat common eye conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia.
- Prescribe corrective lenses (glasses and contact lenses) and offer recommendations on proper use and maintenance.
- Provide pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing eye surgery or treatments.
- Manage and monitor patients with chronic eye conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
- Educate patients on eye health, preventive care, and lifestyle choices to maintain optimal vision.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using [EMR system].
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as ophthalmologists and primary care physicians, to coordinate patient care.
- Stay informed on new advancements in optometry and implement best practices.
- Handle patient inquiries regarding insurance and billing for eye exams and vision correction products.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU:
- Competitive salary - commensurate with experience
- Retirement plans with employer match
- Generous vacation/CME time
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Up to $10k in relocation expenses
- CME 1 week plus $6,000 expense allowance
- Educational loan repayment
Skills Required
- Conduct thorough eye exams to assess vision and detect ocular diseases or abnormalities.
- Diagnose and treat common eye conditions such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia.
- Prescribe corrective lenses (glasses and contact lenses) and advise on proper use and maintenance.
- Provide pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing eye surgery or treatments.
- Manage and monitor patients with chronic eye conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
- Educate patients on eye health, preventive care, and lifestyle choices to maintain optimal vision.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using an EMR system.
- Collaborate with ophthalmologists and primary care physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Stay informed on new advancements in optometry and implement best practices.
- Handle patient inquiries regarding insurance and billing for eye exams and vision correction products.
- Excellent communication skills and a patient-centered approach to care.
What We Do
Medical, dental, behavioral health and Express Care walk-in services as well as a full range of wellness programs make up the comprehensive primary care provided by Community Health at five locations in Vermont’s Rutland and southern Addison Counties. Community Health providers offer primary, behavioral and preventative health care for people of all ages including immunizations, annual checkups for work, school and sports, chronic care management, minor office procedures, workers comp injuries, women’s health care and well-child care. X-ray and laboratory services are available at some of our locations, and we operate a pharmacy at our Brandon location. Community Health Pediatrics, located in Rutland, offers a complete range of specialized care for children and young families. Express Care practices located in Rutland and Castleton provide walk-in care 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 8am until 8pm for treatment of minor injuries and illnesses. Our primary care practices are located in Rutland, Brandon, Castleton, Shoreham and West Pawlet, with dental practices in Rutland and Shoreham. All of our Community Health practices are accepting new patients and we accept most area insurance including Medicare and Medicaid. Inpatient hospital care for Community Health patients of all ages is provided by Rutland Regional Medical Center Hospital (RRMC). Employment: Career opportunities at Community Health include clerical, administrative and clinical roles in primary care, dentistry and behavioral health practices. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer a team-oriented, collaborative work environment for close to 300 employees at eight different locations in Rutland and southern Addison counties. Our comprehensive benefits package and on-site wellness programs are proof that we care about the health and wellness of our staff as much as we care about the health and wellness of our community!
