Optometrists working for LasikPlus are responsible for providing both pre- and post-operative optometric care to laser vision correction patients. The optometrist's role is to evaluate patients for LASIK or other refractive surgery and make recommendations as to treatment options to the ophthalmologist. Optometrists are also responsible for general eye examinations and office visits as needed. The optometrist may also be called upon to provide general optometric care to cataract patients and/or other ophthalmic surgery patients. The optometrist should develop positive optometrist-patient relationships and educate patients as to their treatment options.

Optometric Services

The optometrist will collaborate with the ophthalmologist to develop and improve care and treatment practices and learn the ophthalmologist's candidacy criteria, with a focus toward excellent patient outcomes and overall experience at the LasikPlus vision center. It is critical for the optometrist to know and understand the ophthalmologist's treatment and candidacy criteria and to utilize such criteria at all times in providing optometric care.

The optometrist will participate in optometric continuing education programs as required or appropriate so as to comply with applicable standards of optometric care in the community, and to stay abreast of new technologies and industry advancements.

The optometrist will participate in the risk prevention and/or risk management activities of LasikPlus or Manager.

Administrative Duties

The optometrist should be available to work flexible hours as established for the LasikPlus vision center. The hours of operation of the LasikPlus vision center will include some Saturday, Sunday and evening hours to accommodate patient need and will be periodically adjusted. The optometrist may, from time to time, be required to provide on-call coverage for the LasikPlus vision center so as to ensure the highest quality of patient care.

The optometrist will work with the Center Director to evaluate the operations of the LasikPlus vision center, including but not limited to:

· coordinating staff education and training, including the ophthalmologist as needed;
· attending meetings to discuss LasikPlus vision center performance, metrics, and local competition;
· implementing strategies to achieve the monthly goals established for the LasikPlus vision center(s) at
· which he/she provides optometric services;
· maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction by participating in the total team approach; and
· assisting the Center Director in finding ways to continuously improve patient satisfaction, center metrics and performance.
The Optometrist must be licensed in the state they intend to work.

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