Part-Time Optometrist Stamford, Connecticut | 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 Stamford, Connecticut 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: Stamford, Connecticut 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 Connecticut State requirements, HIPAA regulations, and federal healthcare standards.
Ideal Candidate
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
- Current Connecticut 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.
Education & Credentials Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution and an active Connecticut State optometry license in good standing are required.
Compensation
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.
