Regional Optometrist
Core
Provide direct culturally appropriate eye health services and clinical assessments to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within a primary health care setting.
Role type
Regional Optometrist (Clinical)
Builds
Eye health services and referral pathways for Indigenous communities
Domain
Healthcare / Indigenous Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical eye health assessment, Referral management, Government reporting, Cross-disciplinary liaison, Cultural safety practices
Preferred skills
Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide clinical assessments in a Primary Health Care setting, Provide referral and support to visiting ophthalmologist and cataract surgery program, Promote Optometry within the organisation and across the region, Liaise with health professionals including GPs and other health workers, Prepare reports and legal summaries for government departments
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC