Optometrist

About the Role

Aria Care Partners is seeking an Optometrist to service patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities in central or southern Louisiana. This role involves delivering clinical services and routine, acute, and chronic eye disease care. The position offers flexibility in work hours, from a couple of times per month to five days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct eye exams using mobile optometric equipment and general diagnostic interpretation.
• Diagnose and treat ocular disease.
• Prescribe, fit, and adjust eyeglasses.
• Recommend appropriate patient follow-up and care options.
• Answer questions and educate patients, family or responsible parties, and facility staff about vision and optical matters.
• Deliver outstanding customer service through all patient interactions.
• Support in the development of the overall service.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Maintain a clean driving record.
• Able to treat all kinds of patients with kindness and discretion, including the disabled and elderly.
• Proficient in the accurate diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and injuries.

Compensation & Benefits

• Production based model with a minimum per day rate guaranteed.
• Time and mileage rates given for drives to/from facilities.
• Mileage reimbursement is included.
• Paid time for all driving that exceeds normal commute time.
• For locations greater than 2.5 hours, the company offers overnight lodging and meals and an additional travel stipend.

Company Overview

Aria Care Partners is the national leader in providing onsite dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care to over 3500 long-term care and skilled nursing facilities across 25 states. The company focuses on supporting clinicians by managing coordination, scheduling, and billing, allowing them to concentrate on patient care.