Henry Ford Health Center for Vision Rehabilitation is seeking an Optometrist

Henry Ford Health Center for Vision Rehabilitation is seeking an Optometrist. The Optometrist with work collaboratively with the Medical Director of the Henry Ford Health Center for Vision Rehabilitation to provide individuals with vision impairment opportunities for increased safety, independence, and quality of life via world-class low vision care while achieving office productivity and performance goals. Directly reports to the Chair, Department of Ophthalmology and Eye Care Services.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Comprehensive low vision case management:
• Provide low vision consultations.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• With HFH Center for Vision Rehabilitation occupational therapists
• With other vision rehabilitation entities or professionals - including but not limited to agencies for the blind and visually impaired, orientation and mobility specialists, social workers, and certified driving rehabilitation specialists. 
• Specialty contact lens fitting if necessary to maximize visual function. 
• Work with the Medical Director of Vision rehabilitation to maintain proper professional staffing and coverage within the clinic.
• Professional growth – Complete Michigan Optometric Low Vision Certification and American Academy of Optometry Fellowship
• Compliance with continuing education requirements to maintain a license to practice optometry in the State of Michigan. 
• Support ancillary staff training programs.
• Support practice building programs.
• Develop and support new relationships both inside and outside of HFH.
• Attend regularly scheduled office and staff meetings.
• Act as a role model for other staff.
• Embrace best practices to ensure that we are providing the highest possible level of professional care.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Successful completion of the program from a school of Optometry.
• Previous direct patient care experience.
• Experience in low vision rehabilitation, preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Licensed as an Optometrist in the State of Michigan.

Must meet or exceed core patient care and customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFH Customer Service Policy (summarized below):

• Communication                               
• Ownership
• Understanding                                
• Motivation         
• Sensitivity                                         
• Excellence
• Teamwork                                            
• Respect

Must practice exceptional patient care and customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

Must possess the following personal qualities:

• Be self-directed
• Be flexible and committed to the team concept
• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn
• Be open to new learning experiences
• Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
• Demonstrates patient care and customer service values

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint area locations, Henry Ford now offers care in 550 locations, including 13 acute care hospitals, 3 behavioral health facilities (featuring 2 world-class addiction treatment centers), a state-of-the-art orthopedics and sports medicine facility, and multiple cancer care destinations, including the Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion in Detroit.

Our full continuum of services spans from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, complemented by a health insurance plan, home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, and eye care. Henry Ford Health is powered by 50,000 dedicated team members committed to delivering exceptional care and fostering innovation.

Based in Detroit, we're leading the Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment centered on reimagining our academic healthcare campus. Our mission extends beyond patient care to include cutting-edge research and education, with a focus on innovation, population health, and complex care.

For those interested in joining our team, learn more about career opportunities at henryford.com/careers.