Ophthalmologist Job at The Chautauqua Center, Van Buren Point, NY

  • The Chautauqua Center
  • Van Buren Point, NY

Job Description

Position Summary: The Ophthalmologist will diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries of the eyes and related structures.Supervisory Responsibilities:NoneEssential Functions/Responsibilities of the Position:Performs comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.Performs ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, and oculoplastic surgeries.Diagnoses or treats injuries, disorders, and diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, and eyelids.Documents and evaluates patients' medical histories.Performs, orders, and interprets results of diagnostic or clinical tests. Provides or directs the provision of postoperative care. Develops treatment plans based on patients' histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.Prescribes and administers topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.Performs laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape, or replace ocular tissue.Educates patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care.Refers patients for more specialized treatments when conditions exceed experience, expertise, or scope of practice of practitioner.Instructs interns, residents, or others in ophthalmologic procedures and techniques.Prescribes ophthalmologic treatments and therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, and low-vision therapy.Prescribes corrective lenses such as glasses and contact lenses.Position Qualifications:EDUCATION: CPR certifiedKnowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertiseLicensed to work in the state of New York as an OphthalmologistGraduated from an accredited college with a doctorate in medicine. EXPERIENCE (Years & Certifications):SKILLS: Understanding of medical terminology.Excellent patient care skills.Strong manual dexterity skills.Position Requirements and Working Conditions: Physical ActivitiesFrequency(N)Never - 0%, (O)Occasionally - 50% or (C)Constantly - 100%Ascending or descending stairs and the like.Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.Moving about to accomplish tasks.Communicating with others to exchange information.Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.Travel to meet with various stakeholdersAssess risk, detect risk factors for site safety purposes through being aware of surrounding environment, individuals, noises, observations, etc.Environmental ConditionsFrequency(N)Never - 0%, (O)Occasionally - 50% or (C)Constantly - 100%Low temperatures.High temperatures.Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.Noisy environments.Hazardous conditions.Poor ventilation.Small and/or enclosed spaces.Adverse environmental conditions expected.Physical DemandsFrequency(N)Never - 0%, (O)Occasionally - 50% or (C)Constantly - 100%Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.Job type:

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