Optometrist

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Position Summary:

The Ophthalmology Division at Denver Health is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join our vibrant team of ophthalmologists and optometrists. As Colorado's primary safety-net institution, Denver Health serves as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation, with a mission of providing access to quality preventive, acute, and chronic health care for all citizens of Denver, regardless of ability to pay. This is an ideal position for an individual who enjoys working with a diverse patient population and is committed to the care of underserved and marginalized patients. The candidate should be comfortable with providing outpatient eye care services, including diagnosing vision disorders and diseases, and providing appropriate management and treatment including eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications. The candidate should be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within optometry, and rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. The successful candidate will work well within a team, perform a variety of tasks, and a have a wide degree of creativity and latitude.

Essential Functions:

1. Conduct Comprehensive Eye Exams - Perform routine and specialized eye examinations to assess visual acuity, diagnose vision problems, and detect ocular diseases or abnormalities.

2. Prescribe Corrective Lenses & Treatments - Determine appropriate prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses, as well as recommend vision therapy, medications, or other treatments for eye conditions.

3. Diagnose & Manage Ocular Conditions - Identify and manage common eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, providing referrals to specialists when necessary.

4. Educate & Counsel Patients - Explain diagnoses, treatment options, and preventive eye care practices to patients, ensuring they understand their vision health and corrective solutions.

5. Maintain Accurate Patient Records - Document patient histories, exam findings, prescriptions, and treatment plans in compliance with healthcare regulations and clinic policies.

Education:

• OD Degree Required.

Licenses:

• OPT-Optometrist - State Board of Optometry Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of theory, principles and practice of optometry.
• Knowledge of safety principles in patient care environment.
• Knowledge of standards, polices and procedures of Denver Health as they pertain to providers.
• Ability to integrate requirements of the facility and/or regulatory agencies into clinical decisions and documentation. Demonstrates competency for chiropractic treatment methods, techniques and approaches per professional and agency standards.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of job classification
• Ability to abide by the ethical guidelines as outlined by the American Optometry Association.
• Computer skills required.

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.