MHA - Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare Hospital - Optometrist (5565)
The following are required for submission:
- Resume
- R2R
- Cover Letter
- CPR Certification
- Ohio Medical License
- Copy of Board Certification
CLASS TITLE:
Optometrist
JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE: (The se duties are illustrative only. Incumbents may perform some or
all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.)
Conducts routine, periodic & emergency examinations using specialized diagnostic equipment (e.g., refractometer,
indirect & direct opthalmoscope) to discover defects that can be corrected by prisoms, lenses or other optical accessory,
determines by examination & evaluation of medical history whether corrective treatment or physician referral is indicated
& prescribes, fits, adjusts & repairs glasses for patients.
Acts as consultant to other professional & para -professional staff regarding forms of eye pathology; evaluates medical
records to determine corrective optometric treatment.
Plans, schedules & directs comprehensive eye screening program; prescribes, fits, adjusts & repairs glasses; instructs
patients in proper eye care & care of glasses; writes m edical & technical reports.
MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of optometry which must include coursework in each of the following areas: practical, theoretical, physiological
& optic optometry, pathology, anatomy & physiology of eye; federal & state laws & rules governing practice of optometry.
Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific course of action; gather, collate & classify information about data,
people or things; demonstrate dexterity to use hands skillfully.
MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:
Certificate of licensure to practice optometry, per Section 4725.09 of Revised Code.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT :
Annual renewal of license with requirement of 12 hours of continuing medical education.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be on call weekends & evenings