Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding an Optometrist to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan.  Metropolitan Hospital is a full-service community hospital that provides state-of-the-art care and leading-edge technology in a modern environment. We provide culturally sensitive care to patients from all five New York City boroughs in a welcoming and hospitable setting and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. 

The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with New York Medical College to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.

 

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.  

 

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. 

 

Opportunity Details:

Perform comprehensive eye exams and initiate treatment and management of eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, etc. Collaborate with Ophthalmology in co-managing patients in subspecialty clinics and in pre- and post-operative care. Manage patient triages, walk-ins, and ocular emergencies in a hospital setting. Participate in administrative duties, such as answering e-consults, triaging schedules, and reading screening photos from the diabetic photo screening program.