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.

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).

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.

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.)

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