Job Title: Optometrist- Part-time
Location: Malabar Intermediate School
Position Type: Extremely Part-Time, 1-2 days per month maximum

About Us:

Third Street is a patient-centered medical home driving change in the community. We adapt to the needs of those we serve while building services to fill gaps in care to invest in a healthier future for all. At Third Street, we provide high-quality care through the continual learning of our employees and by building a diverse team. We value our employees, communicate our expectations, and train our team on best practices.

Organizational Information:

• Established in 1994, Third Street Family Health Services is a regional not-for-profit community health center providing medical, dental, OB/GYN, pediatric, community outreach, and behavioral health services across eleven locations in Richland, Marion, Ashland, and Crawford counties. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive health and wellness care, accessible to all in the communities we serve. We believe that the health status of our community can be improved by providing accessible and affordable health care, advocacy, and community health initiatives.
• We provide patient-centered care and provide our services with respect, integrity, and accountability top of mind. For more information, visit tsfhs.org or find them on Facebook or Twitter.

Mission:

To deliver comprehensive health and wellness care, accessible to all in the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive eye exams for students of all ages, assessing visual acuity, eye health, and overall ocular function.
• Diagnose and treat common eye conditions, including but not limited to refractive errors, dry eyes, and conjunctivitis.
• Provide recommendations for corrective lenses, including glasses and contact lenses, and coordinate the fitting and ordering process as needed.
• Collaborate with the school nurse, other healthcare professionals, and staff to promote eye health awareness.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Provide referrals to specialists or follow-up care when necessary.

Hours & Schedule:

• This is an extremely part-time position, requiring a few hours per month based on student need. Flexible scheduling is available to accommodate your availability.

Compensation:

• $100 per hour

Qualifications

• Meet all requirements for Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) credentialing
• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association.
• Valid state license to practice optometry and DEA registration.
• Board certification or eligibility for board certification by the American Board of Optometry or similar certifying body.

Third Street is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities and patients we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to or call 419-522-6191 ext. 2201 for Human Resources.

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