Optometrist Atrius Health

Requisition Number: 2336070
Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the Optometrist, you will provide eye care in support of the visual service department. Optometrist will assess, diagnose, and treat eye diseases and conditions of the visual system at the highest scope of practice for the state of Massachusetts. You will also actively participates and collaborates with local site teams to implement department policies.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive eye exams including ocular health, binocular vision, and refractive assessments; determines eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions
• Adheres to clinical guidelines and meets/exceeds department standards for quality, productivity (encounters/RVUs), access, and documentation timelines
• Actively engages in departmental initiatives, meetings, and communications; provides coverage across multiple sites as needed
• Manages medical records and test results within 48 hours; supports in-basket coverage for colleagues on extended leave

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Qualifications - External
Required Qualifications:

• Graduate from certified school of Optometry
• Fully licensed in the State of Massachusetts as a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)
• Possession and maintenance of Massachusetts DPH Controlled Substances Registration
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Completed certified pediatric residency
• Experience with Specialty Contact Lens Fitter
• Completed certified CL residency or specialty CL fellowship required Low Vision Specialist
• Completed low vision certification program or residency
• 1+ years of experience (residency training or commensurate clinical experience) as an Optometrist
• Proven up to date with current standards of ocular disease assessment, documentation, and treatment
• Proven up to date on current trends in all modalities of soft contact lens care

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
• Completed certified residency education preferred Pediatric Optometrist

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $138,500 to$213,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
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