Optometrist for a Federally Funded Youth Center located in Astoria, OR
OPPORTUNITY
PsyPhyCare, a division of Business Staffing of America, Inc., is seeking to fill a position and contract part-time with an Optometrist to support a Federally supported client in Astoria, OR (Zip Code 97103).
Optometry services are required on a weekly basis to assist students (populations range from 100 to over 300) in maintaining optimal eye health and visual function as part of comprehensive health services provided at the Center. These services support the Health and Wellness program by ensuring students develop the visual readiness, awareness, and preventive care habits that promote safety, learning, and employability.
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LOCATION
Our client provides care at a Wellness Center servicing at-risk youth on a residential campus designed to prepare them for meaningful employment. Students range in age from 16 through 24 and receive coordinated medical, behavioral, and wellness services at our location in Astoria, Oregon (Zip Code 97103).
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PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
10 hours per week or 2 days out of the normal work week.
The facility operates between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday–Friday.
No weekends required.
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ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform comprehensive eye examinations, including visual acuity testing and refraction
Evaluate ocular health and diagnose eye diseases and visual disorders
Provide corrective prescriptions for eyeglasses or contact lenses
Conduct vision screenings as part of student entrance assessments
Identify and manage conditions such as refractive errors, strabismus, amblyopia, and ocular injuries
Coordinate referrals to ophthalmology or specialty eye care when advanced treatment is required
Participate in health education initiatives related to eye safety, vision hygiene, and preventive care
Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with federal and facility standards
Collaborate with nursing, primary care, and mental health teams to support coordinated care
Provide follow-up care and monitor treatment progress as clinically indicated
(Full scope of work available for interested candidates.)
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QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL
Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution
Ability to practice independently
Active and unrestricted Oregon Optometry license
Malpractice/professional liability insurance and general liability insurance
Certification in CPR/AED
Experience working with adolescent or young adult populations preferred