Optometrist jobs in Arizona
Optometrist provides primary care and medical treatment to patients with visual system disorders and diseases. Examines patients' eyes to detect and diagnose vision problems, diseases, and other conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension. Being an Optometrist develops treatment plans and prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and/or medication to treat eye disorders. Educates patients on proper eye care and treatment plans. Additionally, Optometrist requires a doctorate degree. Requires Licensed Optician. Requires State License to Practice. Typically reports to a manager. Optometrist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Optometrist jobs
Optometrist
- MedlinkHealth Anesthesia
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Chinle, AZ
CONTRACTOR
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Place of performance: Services are to be performed at the: A. Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility Optometry Department, Urgent Care Department, Outpatient & Inpatient Departments or B. Pinon Health Center Optometry Department and Outpatient Departments or C. Tsaile Health Center Optometry Department and Outpatient Departments or D. as well as other clinics, and other healthcare facilities in the CSU Areas.Work schedule- : 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, Forty (40) per week, Call-Back Hours and Overtime hours after 5:00 pm. Overtime: Contractor may be subject to working longer hours if patient load demands are present and rotating shifts to provide coverage in the Optometry Department.Responsibilities:
- Diagnosis of visual and ocular problems through external and internal physical examination of the eye and adnexa.
- Treat and manage vision impairment and ocular disease with corrective lenses, therapeutic pharmaceuticals and other appropriate means.
- Use all forms of topical ophthalmic therapeutic medicine and oral therapeutic medicine to manage pathology and trauma.
- Performs minor surgical procedures including, but not limited to, anterior segment foreign body removal, corneal debridement and suture removal.
- Provide emergency eye care services on an outpatient basis, including the diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic trauma and pathology consistent with hospital privileges.
- Utilize laboratory and radiology services to evaluate ophthalmic and related systemic conditions. G. Direct optometric technicians to assist in the clinical examination as appropriate
- Coordinate systemic care of ocular disease patients with other physicians in the hospital.
- Examine inpatients as requested by attending physicians.
- Consult with Unit Chief of Optometry and/or private ophthalmologic consultants and medical practitioners as needed for complex cases.
- Refer and coordinate contract health care for patients requiring medical, surgical and/or diagnostic services outside of the CSU and assists in the coordination of patient transport for urgent/emergent ocular conditions.
- Provide consultation on difficult cases to practitioners in the same or other specialties. Provides teaching to medical practitioners, residents and students on the most complex patients.
Qualifications:- Training/Experience- shall have completed an accredited Optometry Residency Program with a minimum of six months experience in the specialty. There must be no lapse of services of no more than six (6) months prior to beginning tour of duty with CCHCF.
- Certification/License/Registration. shall be board-eligible or board-certified with the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and shall possess a current, valid, unrestricted license in any state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States
CERTIFICATIONS:- Unrestricted license
- BLS Certification
- DEA license preferred
- CPR certification
General Requirements:- shall provide three current letters of reference from other health care providers familiar with the contractor's clinical practice skills within the same discipline. One letter must be from the Chief of Staff/Medical Director or Immediate Supervisor at the hospital in which the contractor either holds or last held staff privileges. If the contractor has just completed a residency program, one of the letters shall be from the program director or service chief
- 20 Days Ago
Optometrist
- Chloeta
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Pinon, AZ
FULL_TIME
- Job Title Optometrist Location Pinon, AZ - Pinon, AZ 86510 US (Primary) Job Type Full-time Travel Job Description Job Summary: The Optometrist will provide direct eye care services to patients in a re...
- 25 Days Ago
Optometrist
- US Veterans Health Administration
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Phoenix, AZ
FULL_TIME
- Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Duties include but not limited to the following: Perform comprehensive eye examinations; diagnose and treat eye disorders using the most appropr...
- 4 Days Ago
Optometrist
- KurzSolutions
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Pinon, AZ
FULL_TIME
- Not all who wander are lost... The Community - Pinon, AZ Have you ever gone to a new place and felt ' wow ' about it? For many people, that experience is felt in Pinon, AZ. This small town may not be ...
- 4 Days Ago
Optometrist
- Vision Care of Arizona PC
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Arizona, AZ
PART_TIME
- Job Description Primary care is more than prescribing contacts and eyeglasses. Our optometrists report seeing a high amount of anterior and posterior segment pathology in their practices. They manage ...
- 12 Days Ago
Optometrist
- VisionWorks
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Mesa, AZ
FULL_TIME
- Tom Sowash O.D. & Associates, P.C. located inside of Visionworks is one of the leading providers of eye care services in Arizona, is hiring a FULL TIME Optometrist in our Mesa location. With Tom Sowas...
- 13 Days Ago
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Optometrist
- Pearlens Inc
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Miami Beach, FL
- Job Description Job Description We are looking for an independent Optometrist to cover from eight hours a week, with the...
- 4/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
Optometrist
- Partners Insight
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Johnson City, TN
- Our client is a family-oriented practice group that provides full-service vision care for children and adults. Our frien...
- 4/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
Optometrist
- Vision Optica and Supplies
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North Las Vegas, NV
- Job Description Job Description Job Title: Optometrist Location: Las Vegas Company: Vision Optica and Supplies About Us:...
- 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
Optometrist
- Partners Insight
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Johnstown, CO
- Our client is a family-oriented practice group that provides full-service vision care for children and adults. Our frien...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Optometrist
- Unicare Community Health Center
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San Bernardino, CA
- Job Description Job Description HIRING FULL-TIME OPTOMETRIST Provide outpatient care for patients with eye-related disor...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Optometrist
- Unicare Community Health Center
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Ontario, CA
- Job Description Job Description HIRING FULL-TIME OPTOMETRIST Provide outpatient care for patients with eye-related disor...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Optometrist
- MINNESOTA OPTICAL
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Elk River, MN
- Job Description Job Description Full Time and part-time Optometrist positions available (Elk River) For full time no wee...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Optometrist
- Department of Veterans Affairs
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Daytona Beach, FL
- Summary PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPL...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Arizona
Arizona (/ˌærɪˈzoʊnə/ (listen); Navajo: Hoozdo Hahoodzo Navajo pronunciation: [xòːztò xɑ̀xòːtsò]; O'odham: Alĭ ṣonak Uto-Aztecan pronunciation: [ˡaɺi ˡʂonak]) is a state in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the Western and the Mountain states. It is the sixth largest and the 14th most populous of the 50 states. Its capital and largest city is Phoenix. Arizona shares the Four Corners region with Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico; its other neighboring states are Nevada and California to the west and the Mexican states of Sonora and Baja California to the south and so...
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Income Estimation for Optometrist jobs
$127,430 to $152,944
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What does an Optometrist do?
Optometrist in Concord, NH
It’s unfortunate, but when someone asks, “how much does an optometrist make in a year?” the only honest answer is “it depends.”.
February 16, 2020
Optometrist in Sumter, SC
When you need a simple check-up for your eyes, you see an optometrist.
December 19, 2019
Optometrist in San Antonio, TX
Optometrist often forget how complex it is because we spend 3 years straight studying some form of optics, and we do it for literally every patient that walks in the door so it just comes naturally to us.
December 25, 2019