Optometrist

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.





Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)



Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40



Compensation:







Union Position:

No



Department Details

Summary

Practice Details

Join a thriving, well-established ophthalmology and optometry practice in the scenic Black Hills of South Dakota. We are seeking a full-time Optometrist to become part of a highly collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.

Practice Highlights

Established, busy practice with a strong patient base

Collaborative team consisting of three Ophthalmologists and one Optometrist

Comprehensive care for patients of all ages

Average patient volume of approximately 20 patients per day

Full-service optical shop conveniently located within the clinic

Experienced and supportive clinical and administrative staff

Positive, team-oriented culture that values communication, respect, and collaboration

Opportunity to practice at the full scope of optometry while working closely with ophthalmology colleagues

The Opportunity

This position offers the ideal blend of autonomy and collaboration. You'll enjoy caring for a diverse patient population while benefiting from the expertise and support of an integrated eye care team. Whether managing routine vision care, medical eye conditions, or co-managing surgical patients, you'll have the resources necessary to provide outstanding care.

Ideal Candidate

Hard-working and ethical provider who is interested in teamwork, high-quality patient care, and professional collaboration.

Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.

Job Description

All patients who receive Optometric care and treatment at the Sanford Health Facility shall be under the overall care of a physician appointed to the Sanford Health Facility's medical staff, who shall be responsible for the medical care of the patient throughout any period of hospitalization or treatment at the Sanford Health Facility. The licensed Optometrist shall be responsible for the care that he or she provides to patients pursuant to this policy, and shall make such documentation in the patient's medical record as is appropriate and necessary for the care and safety of the patient. Such medical record documentation shall be consistent with the medical staff rules and regulations and relevant policies. Perform primary care examinations, including refraction. Diagnose vision problems and eye disease. Test patients' visual acuity, depth perception and color vision, and ability to focus and coordinate their eyes. Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan. Provide pre- and postoperative care to cataract patients as well as those who have had laser vision correction or other eye surgery. Provide emergency eye care services within their scope of practice. Diagnose conditions due to systemic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure, referring patients to other health care practitioner as needed. Administer drugs for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes as per state licensure allows.

Qualifications

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) of the American Optometric Association.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have successfully cared for at least 50 patients that required optometry services in the past 12 months or completion of Optometrist program in the past 12 months. Experience must correlate to the privileges requested. Allied Health Professionals must meet any continuing education requirements imposed by the applicable licensing or regulatory agency or by the Sanford Health Facility. A letter of reference must come from the director of the applicant’s Optometry program, if applicant is applying directly out of residency, or, a letter of reference may come from the head of the surgery department, chief of service, or the chief medical officer at the institution where the applicant most recently practice.

Are currently licensed to practice as an Optometrist in the state where requesting Allied Health appointment. Have successfully passed all parts of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) examination. Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

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