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GENERAL SUMMARY:

Works 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 Ÿ Ownership

• Understanding Ÿ Motivation

• Sensitivity Ÿ Excellence

• Teamwork Ÿ 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

Additional Information

+ Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

+ Department: Vision Rehab -Livonia

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Union Code: Not Applicable

Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.