Optometrist

Optometrist FMC-Rochester

Work Location
Federal Medical Center-Rochester

Attn: Greg Visser

2110 East Center Street

Rochester Minnesota 55904

Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries and Fingerprints

and Drug Screen.

Period of Performance: Estimated: 01 January 2026 31 December 2030

Type of Employment: Part-time not to exceed 32 hours per Month

Estimated Pay: $78.00 to $80.00 per hour

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099).

Working Hours
The Optometrist will work no more than 32 hours per month. The working days and hours will be coordinated with the Health Services Department.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of optometry.
• Possess an expanded optometry license that permits the prescription of legend ophthalmologic medications.
• Possess a valid and current license to practice optometry in any one of the states or territories in the United States of America.
• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience in optometry.

*Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application.

Summary of Duties: The Optometrist will perform eye examinations and refractions provide eye prescriptions fit and adjust eyeglasses or in some instances contact an emergency the contractor may be required to provide eyeglasses and/or the repair of eyeglasses.

Attire

The Optometrist is expected to wear professional clothing while on duty.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed assessments of the eyes including testing peripheral vision eye muscle function and the retina cornea and optic nerve condition. This involves using advanced diagnostic tools such as slit lamps and visual field analyzers. Write eye prescriptions based on the eye exam.
• Use of High-Tech Diagnostic Tools: Advanced imaging systems like optical coherent tomography (OCT) are employed to monitor and diagnose retinal and optic nerve issues precisely.
• Developed personalized treatment plans for patients diagnosed with dry eye syndrome diabetic retinopathy or refractive errors.
• Identifying cases that require surgical intervention (e.g. cataract surgery) and referring patients to ophthalmologists.
• Fit specialty lenses for patients with unique needs such as rigid gas permeable lenses for keratoconus or multifocal lenses for presbyopia.
• Offering guidance on how to properly use store and care for contact lenses ensuring patients avoid risks like eye infections.
• Diabetes and Eye Health Screenings: Collaborating with other departments to manage diabetes-related vision risks and conduct screenings for early detection of complications.
• Providing therapy for patients with binocular vision disorders or focusing problems which can improve learning and daily activities.
• Documenting electronic health system patient histories treatment plans and follow-up results.
• Providing virtual consultations to patients facing transportation challenges or living in remote areas.