Optometrist jobs in Scranton, PA

About MedElite:

MedElite provides innovative solutions for skilled nursing facilities by partnering with long-term care providers and clinicians for the benefit of the facilities, the specialists, and most importantly, the patients. MedElite’s vision is to revolutionize geriatric healthcare by combining state-of-the-art equipment and on-site expert clinicians with our long-term care facility partners. We are paving the way to an all-new concept of medical services that provides our patients with proactive care for many significant health concerns that have previously been neglected. MedElite achieves this by providing our physicians with advanced technology, which allows them to perform testing and treatment for patients that would otherwise not be possible. Our unique service supports facilities to ensure enhanced quality of life for our patients.

Position Details:

We are seeking a friendly and compassionate Optometrist to join our team. As an Optometrist, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care to patients in long-term care facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients while working alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine, comprehensive exams for glasses and contacts
• Perform dilated exams
• Provide diabetic evaluations
• Treatment of infection and injury
• Repair and equip patients with eyeglasses
• Proficient in diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease
• Comfortable working with the geriatric population

Requirements:

• DO license
• DEA License

Benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• Short and Long term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Malpractice insurance

Salary Range: $40.00-$45.00 per patient

EEO/AAP Statement: MedElite is an equal-opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. MedElite is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.