Optometrist; Part Time

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center is looking to add an Optometrist to our multidisciplinary team. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a candidate who is interested in working with a great Ophthalmology team. Provides reasonable and prudent optometry care, practice appropriate management, and uses sound clinical judgment based on best practice standards and evidence-based medicine. Maintain confidentiality regarding patients, staff, and program matters at all times.

Educates patients on preventive health care and chronic disease management or refers to appropriate resources or agencies.

Summary

The Optometrist provides evidence-based, patient-centered optometry care. He or she follows best practice standards and uses a thoughtful and compassionate approach to appropriately diagnose and treat conditions of the eye within the scope of his or her licensing, training, and credentialing. The Optometrist is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of low-income and medically underserved populations. He or she functions as part of the Medical Specialties team and as part of the broader Medical Staff, working alongside clinical support staff and coordinating with other medical colleagues as needed.

Qualifications

Education: Degree from an accredited Optometry School. Must have current Basic Life Support Certification.

Experience: Board Certification or Board Eligibility. Connecticut Licensure.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• 401(k) with match up to 5 percent of salary
• CME days and reimbursement
• Federal Torte Malpractice Insurance
• Sign-on Bonus available
• Visa Sponsorship

CS-HHC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.