Optometrist - Ascension DePaul Services

Reports to: Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Department: Optometry
Status: Full-time/Exempt
Classification: Permanent
EEO Code: Professional

DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY CORE VALUES:

● Service of the Poor – Employee demonstrates generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in
need
● Reverence – Employee demonstrates respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life
● Integrity – Employee inspires trust through personal leadership
● Wisdom – Employee integrates excellence and stewardship into execution of job duties
● Creativity – Employee demonstrates courageous innovation
● Dedication – Employee affirms the hope and joy of the Daughters of Charity mission

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

DePaul Community Health Centers operates eleven Federally Qualified Health Centers in the
Greater New Orleans area. DCHC is committed to improving the health status of our
community and to continue a long tradition of service in this market. DCHC is seeking an
Optometrist to provide clinical care for Community Health Centers. The doctor will have full
tech support and a fully equipped clinic.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

● Assumes overall responsibility for patients receiving care in the Clinic.
● Works in tandem with other departments to ensure a collaborative, team-oriented
environment.
● Develops treatment plans in collaboration with patients, as well as educates and advises
patients on medical issues. Diagnose and treat refractive disorders.

● Diagnoses and treats ocular disorders caused by age-related illnesses.
● Examines, diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases, injuries and disorders of the visual
system, the eye, and associated structures.
● Identifies related systemic conditions affecting the eye.
● Enters patient information and completes required clinical documentation in the electronic
medical record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
● Ability to talk and hear
● Prolonged period of attentive listening
● Sitting, standing and walking.
● Ability to work flexible hours
● Lifting, twisting, standing, bending and some activities that involve running for long
periods of time will occur.
● 90% of work will require some sort of physical activity to be performed.
● Employee will be required to travel from time to time and must be willing to work various
shifts to accommodate needs of various sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. According to the special event type, some work
may be performed outside with varying temperatures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

● Must have Louisiana OD License
● Must have at least 1 year of experience
● Must have experience working with a diverse population
● Must have excellent communication skills, including verbal and written
● Must be computer literate

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of Optometry experience in a community healthcare clinic setting.
Bi-lingual and Experience with Compulink software is a plus.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Optometrist preferred.

Education:

• One of the following required:
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
  • Doctor of Optometry (OD)
  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

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Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

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