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WI-Monroe Clinic Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
The Opportunity
SSM Health Monroe Medical Group is actively recruiting for a full-time (1.0 FTE) optometrist at its Eye Clinics, located in Monroe, WI and Freeport, IL, will work collaboratively with our integrated SSM Health Davis Duehr Dean Eye Institute. This position will work Monday-Friday. This is great opportunity to build a practice with an established patient base and specialty access on-site. Our optometrists provide a high level of care to our complex patients, and partners with comprehensive ophthalmologists and other eye subspecialists (retina and pediatric ophthalmology) at that location. Subspecialists in retina, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology, cornea and oculoplastics are also located throughout our integrated eye network and are readily available for consults. Ideal candidates are board certified in optometry. Newer graduates will be considered; residency trained preferred and board certification would need to be obtained within five years of hire.
The Monroe Clinic Overview
Monroe Clinic became a member of SSM Health in 2018. Monroe Clinic is known as a leader in community healthcare with a strong mission focus, advanced technologies, and state-of-of-the-art LEED certified facility. Monroe Clinic is consistently recognized for clinical excellence with regard to high quality evidenced based care leading to their 5 star CMS rating, Guardian of Excellence Award, Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital and eight consecutive “A” grades from leapfrog on patient safety.
The Community
Monroe (population 10,457) is located in south central Wisconsin. Monroe is a scenic city that provides a high quality of life for people of all ages, with community resources that include a historic downtown Square, attractive parks, and an active arts center. Take a video tour Monroe, Wisconsin. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6b1vvFN_Io)
Benefits:
As part of SSM Health/Dean Medical Group, one of the largest multi-specialty physician groups in the country, opportunities include:
EPIC EMR utilized in both clinic and hospital settings
Generous Signing Bonus
Guaranteed salary first year
Annual CME reimbursement and paid time off
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Medical License & DEA Certification paid for
Full benefit package
SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
For more information contact:
Jody Chellevold, Physician and Executive Recruiter at SSM Health
Phone 608.722.6806. jody.chellevold@ssmhealth.com (jennifer.nichols@ssmhealth.com)
For additional opportunities, please visit: https://www.joinssmhealth.com
Job Summary:
Works in collaboration with department providers and/or other providers to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate health and eye health care for routine, acute and chronic patients.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Examines eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.
Analyzes test results and develop a treatment plan. As appropriate, prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, vision therapy and low-vision rehabilitation.
Consults with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant standing.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving patients.
Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
Occasional driving.
Rare crawling.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Department:
6650000165 Eye Care
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)