Job Abstract

As a member of the Yale Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, the optometrist follows best practice standards to diagnose and treat eye conditions. They also educate patients on preventive healthcare and chronic disease management, providing seamless, coordinated, compassionate, patient-centered care at every encounter. Excellent attendance, punctuality and reliability. Ability to cover multiple clinical sites. 1. Defines and documents patients’ Optometry problems and reaches proper diagnoses. 2. Plans and executes therapy in a timely manner. 3. Keeps records of care and provides consultation and teaching for mid-level clinicians. 4. Supports the department and examines walk-in and call-in patients on a timely basis. 5. Demonstrates concern for the welfare of all patients and works to build and provide care for individual panel as well as provides back-up for colleagues within the department. 6. May perform other duties as assigned. Doctor of Optometry Degree and two years of experience as an optometrist or an equivalent combination of education and experience.