Per Diem Optometrist

Position Summary: Licensed Optometrist, OD. Part-time from 7-14 hours per week: The NYU Student Health Center (SHC) Specialty Unit is seeking a part-time Optometrist to provide eye care services 7-14 hours/wk for our population of more than 50,000 NYU undergraduates and graduate students. Working on-site in a dedicated Optometry suite, the Optometrist will perform routine eye care, diagnosis of eye diseases, treatment of diseases consistent with NYS law, including:

• Comprehensive eye exams
• Routine Visual Evaluation
• Routine dilated fundus examination
• Visual Field Testing
• Spectacle Rx
• Fitting of Soft and RGP contact lenses, including evaluation of existing lenses the patient is wearing
• Emergency office visits
• Consulting with ophthalmologist regarding patient’s condition

Working with a motivated and diverse student population is rewarding, and the team works well together to assure the best service in support of students' academic successQualifications: Required Education/licensures/certifications:
OD degree
Licensed as an optometrist in New York State
Certification in the use of Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents (TPAs)
BLS certification.

Required Experience:
Minimum 2 years clinical experience as an Optometrist, eligibility to obtain medical liability insurance. Approval for clinical privileges by the Credentials Committee.

Preferred Experience:
Experience working in a multi-specialty and/or Student Health practice setting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, and written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact with individuals at all levels.Additional Information: NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
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