Low Vision Optometrist
Summary
Provides specialized eye care and low vision rehabilitation for legally blind or visually impaired patients, including assessments, treatment plans, and assistive device training, while mentoring optometry residents in a healthcare setting.
Overview
Low Vision Optometrist. Bronx, NY. Diagnose, manage & treat conditions & diseases of the human eye & visual system. Provide specialized low vision care to legally blind & visually impaired patients. Provide optometric & low vision training to optometry & ophthalmology residents. Doctor of Optometry degree & certification of completion of residency training in Low Vision Rehabilitation req. Four years exp. as Low Vision Optometrist or Director of Low Vision Services req. Must qualify for NYS Optometry License. Annual Salary: $165,000. Email resume to BronxCare Health System, mflourno@bronxcare.org, Attn: Michele Flournoy, Applying for Low Vision Optometrist.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Diagnose, manage & treat conditions & diseases of the human eye & visual system.
Provide specialized low vision care to legally blind & visually impaired patients.
Provide optometric & low vision training to optometry & ophthalmology residents.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Doctor of Optometry degree & certification of completion of residency training in Low Vision Rehabilitation req.
Four years exp. as Low Vision Optometrist or Director of Low Vision Services req.
Must qualify for NYS Optometry License.