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Optometrist at The MedServ Group in Schenectady, NY
Mid LevelOn-sitePart-timeSchenectady, NY$40–$45/hr
Job Description
Part-Time Optometrist
Schenectady, New York | Part-Time | Flexible Schedule
Position Overview
The MedServ Group is a growing medical practice that provides residents in skilled nursing facilities and long-term care settings with high-quality care. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care services to residents in the Schenectady, New York area. The Optometrist will perform routine and medical eye examinations, diagnose and manage ocular conditions, prescribe corrective lenses, and collaborate with healthcare staff to support residents’ visual health and quality of life.
Position Details
Position: Part-Time Optometrist
Location: Schenectady, New York and surrounding area
Schedule: Part-time, flexible schedule
Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Key Responsibilities
Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution and an active New York State optometry license in good standing are required.
Compensation
Per-Patient Option: $40–$45 per patient; approximately 22–25 patients per visit.
Percentage-of-Collections Option: 35%–40% of collections; approximately $1,050–$1,200 per visit when seeing 25 patients.
All clinicians engaged by The MedServ Group are 1099 independent contractors.
Schenectady, New York | Part-Time | Flexible Schedule
Position Overview
The MedServ Group is a growing medical practice that provides residents in skilled nursing facilities and long-term care settings with high-quality care. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care services to residents in the Schenectady, New York area. The Optometrist will perform routine and medical eye examinations, diagnose and manage ocular conditions, prescribe corrective lenses, and collaborate with healthcare staff to support residents’ visual health and quality of life.
Position Details
Position: Part-Time Optometrist
Location: Schenectady, New York and surrounding area
Schedule: Part-time, flexible schedule
Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for nursing home and long-term care residents.
- Diagnose and manage common eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye syndrome, and other age-related ocular diseases.
- Prescribe eyeglasses and other corrective lenses as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records and complete clinical documentation promptly.
- Educate patients on eye health, disease prevention, and treatment compliance.
- Collaborate with facility staff and other healthcare professionals to coordinate resident care.
- Follow applicable New York State requirements, HIPAA regulations, and federal healthcare standards.
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
- Current New York State optometry license in good standing.
- Experience working with geriatric populations preferred.
- Strong clinical diagnostic and patient-care skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred.
Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution and an active New York State optometry license in good standing are required.
Compensation
Per-Patient Option: $40–$45 per patient; approximately 22–25 patients per visit.
Percentage-of-Collections Option: 35%–40% of collections; approximately $1,050–$1,200 per visit when seeing 25 patients.
All clinicians engaged by The MedServ Group are 1099 independent contractors.