Expanding practice seeks an Optometrist to work in Hartford, Connecticut!

Join a community health center's Adult Medicine team in a full-time or part-time role, with a salary range of $110K–$180K and NHSC loan repayment.

CONTACT: Anna Craig 843-297-4123 anna@nowhealthcare.org

Company:

• Community health center serving the residents of Hartford and Windsor since 1970
• Offers a full spectrum of services in one medical home: medical, behavioral health, dental, and a full-service pharmacy
• Mission centered on quality care with dignity for every patient, in a place where clinical staff know patients by name
• Collaborative setting, working with department physicians and referring to consultants as needed
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer

Compensation:

• Salary range: $110,000–$180,000 per year
• NHSC Loan Repayment Program participant
• Paid malpractice and CME
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
• Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Various leave programs: bereavement, military, maternity, and more

Job/Practice Description: Optometry, Adult Medicine

• Full-time or part-time (exempt) position
• Provide comprehensive primary eye care, including health promotion and disease prevention
• Diagnose diseases and anomalies such as color blindness and glaucoma
• Prescribe and fit vision aids such as contact lenses and eyeglasses
• Document diagnoses and treatment plans, including referrals, therapeutic prescriptions, and long-term management
• Coordinate referrals, including social services, with referral staff and care team nurses
• Review incoming reports (labs, images) and follow up per guidelines
• Follow disease management protocols and clinical pathways
• Help review primary care protocols and patient education materials with clinical leadership

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school (as stated in the original posting)
• Valid Connecticut license
• DEA eligibility
• 3+ years of experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Location offers:

• Hartford, Connecticut: the state capital, known as the "Insurance Capital of the World," with a strong arts and history scene
• Attractions include the Mark Twain House, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Bushnell Park, and the Connecticut Science Center
• Professional sports and live entertainment nearby, including the Hartford Yard Goats and the XL Center
• Neighboring Windsor is one of the oldest towns in Connecticut, with a suburban, family-friendly feel
• Midway between New York City and Boston (about 2 hours to each), with Bradley International Airport close by

CONTACT: Anna Craig 843-297-4123 anna@nowhealthcare.org