Job Summary:

The Ophthalmologist will diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries of the eyes and related structures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Conducts clinical and laboratory-based research in ophthalmology.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Excellent patient care skills.
• Strong manual dexterity skills.

Education and Experience:

• MD or equivalent required.
• Five to seven years of specialized medical training/experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.