Physician - Optometry
Physician - Optometry
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Job Description
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
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Day (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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Summary
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine diagnose treat and manage diseases injuries and disorders of the visual system the eye and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.Job Description
All patients who receive Optometric care and treatment at the Sanford Health Facility shall be under the overall care of a physician appointed to the Sanford Health Facilitys medical staff who shall be responsible for the medical care of the patient throughout any period of hospitalization or treatment at the Sanford Health Facility.
The licensed Optometrist shall be responsible for the care that he or she provides to patients pursuant to this policy and shall make such documentation in the patients medical record as is appropriate and necessary for the care and safety of the patient. Such medical record documentation shall be consistent with the medical staff rules and regulations and relevant policies.
Perform primary care examinations including refraction. Diagnose vision problems and eye disease. Test patients visual acuity depth perception and color vision and ability to focus and coordinate their eyes. Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan. Provide pre- and postoperative care to cataract patients as well as those who have had laser vision correction or other eye surgery. Provide emergency eye care services within their scope of practice. Diagnose conditions due to systemic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure referring patients to other health care practitioner as needed. Administer drugs for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes as per state licensure allows.
Qualifications
Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) of the American Optometric Association.Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have successfully cared for at least 50 patients that required optometry services in the past 12 months or completion of Optometrist program in the past 12 months. Experience must correlate to the privileges Health Professionals must meet any continuing education requirements imposed by the applicable licensing or regulatory agency or by the Sanford Health Facility.A letter of reference must come from the director of the applicants Optometry program if applicant is applying directly out of residency or a letter of reference may come from the head of the surgery department chief of service or the chief medical officer at the institution where the applicant most recently practice.
Are currently licensed to practice as an Optometrist in the state where requesting Allied Health appointment. Have successfully passed all parts of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) examination.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
