Optometrist - Rotating Facilities

Job Title : Optometrist - Rotating Facilities

Location: Hartford CT

Duration: Long term

Job Type : Contract (We can consider - W2)

Part Time - Potential for 40 hours per week

1st Shift

Responsibilities:

• Examines eyes to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and visual skill problems and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic
• retinopathy and color blindness;
• Evaluates infectious, inflammatory and traumatic conditions and prescribesappropriate treatment including topical medicine;
• Analyzes test results to establish a diagnosis and determine appropriate treatment;
• Uses noninvasive procedures to remove foreign bodies from the eye;
• Prescribes, adjusts and fits eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids;
• Educates on preventative measures such as contact lens care, therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision and visual hygiene;
• Consults with and refers individuals to an ophthalmologist if additional treatment is needed;
• Prepares health record documentation and reports on health services;
• Acts as a liaison between agency and community health providers;
• May participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary evaluation team;
• Performs related duties as required.