Optometrist
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$ 99840 - 164736
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Job Description
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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Job Description
General Summary:
Diagnose manage and treat conditions and diseases of the pediatric eye and visual system. Examine eyes diagnose problems or impairments and prescribe corrective lenses.
Essential Job Functions:
- Examine eyes using observation and instruments to determine visual acuity depth and color perception focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma strabismus or color blindness. These are then referred to the ophthalmologist.
- Examine eyes using observation and instruments for routine eye examinations baseline eye examinations and failed school eye examinations.
- Prescribe supply fit and adjust eyeglasses contact lenses and other vision aids.
- Educate and counsel patients on lens care visual hygiene lighting arrangements and safety factors.
- Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
- Must be able to clearly explain eye care instructions to the patient and the patients family as well as answer questions.
- Close all open patient encounters in a timely fashion.
- Other job functions as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Must have a Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited optometry school and pass a written National Board exam and a clinical exam.
- Must have or acquire State of Illinois license.
- Experience in Pediatric Optometry preferred.
- Computer Skills (EPIC).
- Knowledge of Equipment such as retinoscope ophthalmoscope slit lamp etc.
- Self-discipline and the ability to deal tactfully with patients their parents and team members.
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Pay Range
$99840.00-$164736.00 SalaryAt Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.
Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities
Discount purchasing program
Theres a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
