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Charles B. Wang Community Health Center Optometrist - Queens in Flushing, New York
Full-Time Optometrist - Queens
Reports To: Chief of Primary Eye Care
131-72 40th Road
Flushing, New York, 11354
United States
The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, an award-winning federally qualified community health center in New York City, is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join its Primary Eye Care service in Flushing, Queens, servicing underserved Asian Americans in a high quality, vibrant and compassionate environment.
Responsibilities :
Provide quality optometric eye care, including conducting eye exams, diagnosing vision problems, prescribing eyeglasses, medical co-management of cataracts, glaucoma and other diseases affecting the eye, and medical treatment for routine eye problems
Work with the Internal Medicine team to ensure that patients are receiving comprehensive medical care
Represent the Health Center in the larger community and participate in educational workshops as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications :
Possess a Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited school of optometry
Licensed to practice optometry in the State of New York
Residency-trained candidates preferred
Bilingual in English/Mandarin a plus
Saturday availability necessary
Compensation and Benefits :
Salary: $140,000.00 - 160,000.00 per year
Medical insurance
Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance
Employer-paid malpractice coverage through FTCA
403(b) retirement savings plan
Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care
Paid time off (6 weeks)
Continuing medical education time and allowance
Employee Assistance Program
National Health Services Corps loan repayment program available, and
The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program