Mobile Ophthalmology -Long Term Care

Mobile Ophthalmology -Long Term Care Confidential Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time | Contract $150,000 - $350,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Health savings account Flexible spending account Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Senior living facility experience

BC/BE Ophthalmology DEA License Medical License Full Job Description Job Description:

Independent Contractor Agreement:

Mobile Ophthalmology Subcontractor Position Type:

1099-NEC Independent Subcontractor or W2

Employee Compensation:

Percentage of Net Collections About Us:

Multispecialty Group providing comprehensive on-site care to Skilled Nursing (SNF), Assisted Living (ALF), and Residential Care Facilities. Based in Springfield, MO, we are expanding omnidirectionally and seeking dedicated eye care partners to enhance the vision and quality of life for our senior residents. Option 1: The Independent Entity Model 1. Position Overview The Contractor (an independent ophthalmology business entity) will provide mobile diagnostic and clinical eye care services to residents at facilities managed by our company. As a subcontractor, the Contractor operates as a separate business and is responsible for all clinical outcomes, specialized equipment, and professional overhead. 2.

Scope of Services Clinical Care:

Contractor provides comprehensive ocular examinations, glaucoma screenings, diabetic retinopathy evaluations, and management of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Regulatory Compliance:

Contractor ensures residents receive routine eye exams to satisfy state nursing home mandates and manages medical necessity for follow-up care.

Documentation:

Contractor is responsible for accurate clinical charting and providing the necessary ICD-10 and CPT codes for insurance billing to our Company. 3.

Operational Autonomy Methods:

Contractor has absolute clinical autonomy. The Company does not supervise or direct clinical techniques or treatment plans.

Scheduling:

Contractor coordinates directly with the nursing facilities to establish their own visiting hours and service dates.

Tools/Equipment:

Contractor must provide all necessary mobile ophthalmology equipment (portable slit lamps, tonometers, indirect ophthalmoscopes, etc.) and maintain said equipment at their own expense. 4.

Compensation Commission Rate:

Contractor shall be paid [Percentage]% of Net Collections (actual funds received from insurance/private pay) for services rendered.

Payment Cycle:

Payments remitted within [Number] days of the close of each month, following receipt of funds from third-party payers.

No Minimum Guarantee:

Compensation is strictly based on successful collections. No hourly or daily minimum wage is provided.

Expenses:

Contractor is responsible for self-employment taxes, professional liability insurance, and state licensing fees.

Administrative Support:

Credentialing and Billing will be through our company.

Supplies/Fees:

Limited medical consumables (dilation drops, sterile swabs) and flat travel fees/mileage reimbursements will be provided by the Company. 5.

Qualifications & Requirements Entity Status:

Must operate as a registered business entity (LLC, PLLC, or P.C.) with an active EIN.

Licensure:

Active MO Medical License (MD/DO) with Ophthalmology board eligibility/certification and DEA registration.

Insurance:

Must maintain Malpractice Insurance ($1M/$3M) and provide a COI naming our Company as an additional insured. Option 2:

The Supported Professional Model Compensation & Benefits Productivity-Based Pay:

Competitive percentage of collections based on an insurance/fee-for-service model.

Zero Overhead:

All clinical supplies, mobile diagnostic technology, and vision screening tools are fully paid for and provided by the group.

Operational Support:

We handle all facility scheduling, patient billing, and insurance credentialing.

Support Staff:

We provide a medical assistant/scribe if needed to assist with resident positioning, dilation, and charting.

Travel Stipend:

Professional travel reimbursement/stipend provided for travel between facility locations.

Key Responsibilities On-Site Clinical Rounds:

Perform comprehensive geriatric eye exams, including cataract evaluations and bedside screenings for non-ambulatory residents.

Patient Advocacy:

Develop personalized vision plans for seniors, collaborating with families and facility nursing staff to manage chronic conditions.

Multispecialty Collaboration:

Work alongside our on-site medical and podiatry teams to ensure a holistic approach to geriatric health and fall prevention (vision-related).

Digital Documentation:

Maintain accurate electronic records of all treatments and screenings within our mobile EHR platform.

Qualifications MD/DO:

Degree from an accredited medical school and an active license in Missouri. (Licensure in Arkansas and/or Kansas is a plus).

Geriatric Interest:

A genuine passion for working with seniors and patients with complex medical histories (Diabetes, Hypertension, Dementia).

Adaptability:

Comfortable using portable equipment and working in varied long-term care environments.

Pay:

$150,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health savings account Professional development assistance Application Question(s):

Medical License:

Active, unrestricted MD or DO license in MO? Active, unrestriced Liscense or willing to get in KS?

Board Certification:

Board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology?

LTC Experience:

Experience treating patients within nursing homes or assisted living facilities?

Travel Flexibility:

Comfortable traveling to multiple assigned LTC facilities weekly

Portable Equipment:

Do you own portable ophthalmic equipment (e.g., portable slit lamp, tonometer)?

Work Location:

In person