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Facility: Detroit Lakes Clinic
Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
Address: Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, USA
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Job Summary
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. 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.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
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Practice Details: Sanford Health is seeking an Optometrist certified by the NBEO (National Board of Examiners in Optometry) to join its optical group in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
• Established 2 physician practice supported by staff who are cross -trained as opticians and technicians.
• New in 2021, retail optical shop and optometry department are located across the street from the main campus on Washington Avenue. Private office with floor to ceiling windows..
• No call responsibilities.
• Current schedule has been Monday-Friday 8:00am -5:00pm . Option to work 4 or 5 days a week with flexibility on start and end of day.
• Current optometrist sees 15-20 patients per day
• Multispecialty group practice including audiology, behavioral health, dermatology, family practice, internal medicine, obstetrics & gynecology, orthopedics, podiatry, surgery, urology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and outreach from Fargo for other specialties including opthalmology.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the State of Minnesota.
• Two -year guaranteed compensation with the opportunity to earn upside from Day One.
Compensation Package: Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid CME days and dollars, malpractice insurance plus tail, short and long-term disability, 401k match, relocation allowance and more.
About this Community: Detroit Lakes has a population of 9,869 and unofficial population during summer months is much higher, estimated to peak about 13,000, due to seasonal residents and tourists. Located 45 miles to the east of Fargo-Moorhead and 205 miles southeast of Minneapolis-St. Paul. It is a regional summer and winter recreation destination! Live and work where you play!
Req Number: R-0217932
Job Function: Physicians
Featured: No
Specialty: Optometry
Visas Accepted: N/A
