JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Optometrist, Low Vision
REPORTS TO: Sr. Director of Clinical Services
STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Specialist II
UNION ELIGIBLE: Yes
WORK ARRANGEMENT: On-site (4-5 days/wk in person)
LOCATION: San Francisco, CA
SALARY RANGE: $121,875-$158,438
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
Founded in San Francisco in 1902, the LightHouse’s purpose is to promote the independence, equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or visually impaired. The LightHouse is currently in a period of growth, increasing our capacity to serve more low-vision and blind clients.
*Please note the terms and conditions of this position may be subject to change, once a Union Collective Bargaining Agreement is in place.
OVERVIEW:
The Low Vision Optometrist provides specialty low vision care to patients who have experienced vision loss, are under the care of a primary eye care professional, and who wish to improve the quality of their daily living through vision rehabilitation. Services include trial frame refraction, contrast sensitivity testing, evaluation of visual fields, prescribing and demonstrating low vision aids, recommending assistive technology, and referring to other specialty rehabilitation services as needed. The low vision optometrist will collaborate with a team of rehabilitation specialists to promote the independence and well-being of our blind and visually impaired patients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Doctor of Optometry Degree.
• Residency training preferred.
• Maintain current California licensure as an Optometrist.
• Provide own professional liability insurance, minimum coverage $1,000,000 per incident, $3,000,000 per aggregate.
• At least 4 years thorough knowledge of optometry and ability to perform optometric examinations.
• Will consider looking at less than 4 years’ experience, as well as recent graduates for a Jr position.
• Experience working with low vision/blind patients strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to effectively communicate with patients, staff, and other providers.
• Must comply with HIPAA regulations in all communications and handling of protected health information.
• Active certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Provide low vision evaluations including functional vision assessments, prescribing glasses and low vision aids, educating patients on available resources, and referring to rehabilitation services as needed.
o Services will be on-site 4-5 days/week.
o Make diagnostic referrals and coordinate care to ensure patients receive appropriate medical attention.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation team including certified O&M specialists, service navigator, low vision occupational therapists, and assistive technology specialists to develop goal-oriented plan of care. HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a résumé as Word attachment to hr@lighthouse-sf.org