Optometrist - Health Equity for Adolescents in the Legal System (HEAL) - Per Diem

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding an Optometrist (Per Diem) to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Administration for Children's Services.  PAGNY staffs several municipal hospitals and clinics within New York City through an affiliation agreement with NYC Health + Hospitals. PAGNY’s corporate staff provides administrative, practice management, and human resources services in support of its more than 4,000 clinical providers.

The HEAL Program is a new NYC Health + Hospitals initiative to transition into being the primary provider of medical services to young people in City custody. The staff will be responsible for 24/7 medical care across two secure detention sites, two school-based health centers, and limited pharmacy services at seven non-secure sites (group homes). Services include comprehensive medical screenings, dental screenings and procedures, vaccinations and routine testing, responses to immediate need, and referrals for offsite care within and outside the NYC Health + Hospitals system.

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:

• Routine on-site eye examinations including problem-oriented history, visual acuity, eye health assessment, refraction, disposition, and eyeglass order generation.
• Completion of any documentation, records, and/or any other vision services, within the equipment parameters and scope of Optometrists, as provided by the State.
• Referral to an Ophthalmologist, other physician(s), or telemedicine services for care beyond the scope of on-site Optometry, as needed.

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Degree
• 1 year of residency (recommended but not required)
• Active New York State Medical License

Per Diem rate = $100* per hour

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually.  Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.   

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace.  All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience. To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page. 

*Hourly Rate Disclosure Information: The hourly rate listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The hourly rate applies specifically to the position being advertised.