Physician / Ophthalmology / Texas / Locum or Permanent / Optometrist opportunity just north of Austin, TX Job

Seeking to hire BC/BE Optometrist to join their talented team in the North Austin, TX area.

This FQHC organization serves the primary and behavioral health care needs of all individuals regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

• Full time employment assumes 40 hours per week clinical time. Occasional evening clinic hours and weekend clinic hours are expected.
• Examines diagnoses and treats appropriate patients of all ages.
• Acts as a consultant on all ophthalmic cases referred by other staff providers
• From time to time, provides in-service training for staff in selected topics in eye/vision care as deemed necessary by the Chief Medical Officer.
• Completes medical charts after each visit in the electronic medical records system.
• Assure high quality educational experience for optometry students, interns and other individuals in a training role.
• Assists in internal quality control audits.
• Provides quality medical care according to standards established
• Applies for and obtains privileges at community hospitals in the area as recommended/required
• Will be available, if necessary, to participate in providing continuity of care including hospital in-patient management.
• Attends internal and external meetings, workshops, and conferences, and participates on task forces or committees, as necessary

Qualifications

• Must be in possession of a valid license to practice optometry in the State of Texas, current DPS and DEA certificates.
• Must have no current or pending findings that restrict the provider s ability to participate fully in CMMS services.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of optometry and allied services commensurate with his/her training.
• Demonstrate a special interest in the area of community medicine.
• Ability to speak enough Spanish to examine Spanish-speaking patients and converse on basic level strongly preferred.
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Medical Education (paid time off and reimbursement allowance)
• 403b Employee Retirement Plan
• Eligibility for student loan repayment
• Relocation assistance

About the Area:

About half an hour north of Austin, in Texas, Georgetown strikes a careful balance between honoring its heritage as a railroad town and crafting a new identity. This artists haven is beautiful both in the spring, when public art is accented by wild red poppies, and at Christmas when the most beautiful town square in Texas is adorned with fairy lights. Georgetown is in Williamson County and is named one of the best places to live in the South by Southern Living Magazine, along with being recognized for being one of the most affordable small towns and one of the south's prettiest cities. The city is also gearing up to be running on 100% wind and solar power a huge draw for affordable and eco-friendly living.

Nestled between the cool, clear waters of the North and South San Gabriel Rivers and the gently rolling hills of Central Texas Georgetown offers plenty of recreational opportunities with more than 40 parks and over 16 miles of hike and bike trails.

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Posted Date: 9/20/2024