Optometrist at Atrius Health in Somerville, MA

Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts. We recognize the importance of a team-based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities -- all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.

We have an excellent opportunity for an Optometrist in our Somerville practice who is committed to providing high quality, evidence based medicine (testing, diagnosis and treatment) to a diverse and growing patient population in our practices. This role serves to provide eye care in support of the visual service department policies and the mission of Atrius Health. Optometrist will assess, diagnose, and treat eye diseases and conditions of the visual system at the highest scope of practice for the state of Massachusetts. Actively participates and collaborates with local site teams to implement department policies.

Opportunity highlights:

Community based out-patient practice with diverse patient population
Work collaboratively with ophthalmology and specialty colleagues; strong referral base
No call
Full or part time

Qualifications:

Graduate from certified school of Optometry. Fully licensed in the State of Massachusetts as a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.). Possession and maintenance of Massachusetts DPH Controlled Substances Registration. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.

Boston and its metro area feature a diverse culinary scene, access to cultural institutions, and proximity to world-class schools, employers and health care. Our region is historic but ever-evolving and is on the cutting edge of medicine and technology. Massachusetts offers access to exceptional public schools, the arts and cultural activities of Boston, the Cape Cod national seashore, ski resorts, hiking and so much more.

We offer:

The leveraging of technology to support physicians to minimize in-basket management work, automated Rx renewals, normal lab result notification, e-consults, virtual scribes and more
Close collaboration between primary care and specialists
Expertise in clinical informatics and predictive analytics embedded in a fully integrated EMR (Epic)
Minimal (second) call with Telecom services for nights and weekends
Teaching & research opportunities through our long-term relationships with Harvard Medical School and Tufts University School of Medicine
Competitive salary & exceptional benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, malpractice coverage, 401(k) match, disability, CME reimbursement, generous PTO
Educational support program in partnership with Tuition.io

Our goal is to create a work environment that is supportive and brings joy and meaning to the practice of medicine. Atrius Health fosters a robust commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as vibrant Employee Resource Group networks for Young Professionals and LGBTQIA . If you share in our mission of providing high-quality, value-based care with a focus on the patient and the health of communities, consider us. Questions can be directed to Physician_Recruitment@atriushealth.org. EOE/AA.

Send confidential CV to: Corinne Kelton, Physician Recruitment, Atrius Health, 275 Grove Street, Suite 3-300 Newton, MA 02466; E:corinne_kelton@atriushealth.org EOE/AA. No third party agency. www.atriushealthproviders.org.

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Atrius Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military service or application for military service, veteran or disability status.

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