Optometrist - Full Time (4 or 5 Day Schedules!) - Full-Scope Care - Smithers, BC, CAN

Alpha Optical Group; Smithers; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional optical group in Smithers, BC seeks a full-time Optometrist. This role includes managing full-scope care, working with a supportive community, and enjoying a flexible schedule to balance work and life. Ideal candidates will hold a Doctor of Optometry degree and have a passion for patient care. This position also offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Competitive pay

Employee family assistance program

Customizable benefit plans

Qualifications

• Licensed new grads and experienced doctors are encouraged to apply.
• Compassionate and thorough care required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform full scope and primary care, such as eye exams.
• Build relationships with patients and work with the dispensary team.
• Utilize smart bookings to manage patient schedules.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication skills

Entrepreneurial nature

Education

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Degree

Optometry License

Job description

Overview

Optometrist - Full Time (4 or 5 Day Schedules!) - Full-Scope Care - Smithers, BC, CAN

Licensed new grads and experienced doctors are encouraged to apply!

Optometrist owned and optometrist led. You’re joining a group of ODs that make decisions based on impact to the OD and patients, not the bottom line. There are ownership opportunities available. Lot of our lenses are manufactured in Canada. This is an exciting position for an optometrist who is looking to practice full-scope and have the opportunity to pursue specialties of interest!

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

Exposure

• Do what you love - OD will be doing full scope and a little bit of primary care, such as eye exams and retail dispensing. Ninety percent of pretesting is done for the doctors, allowing them the time to build a good relationship with the patients and work with the optician and the dispensary team so they can make successful handoffs.

Environment

• Smithers is located in the Bulkley Valley of BC, with a surrounding population of approximately 15,000. You will find a welcoming and tight-knit community eager to embrace dedicated eye care professionals.

Schedule & Benefits

• Work/Life Balance - 3-4 days per week, with flexibility to see fewer or more patients. We use smart bookings to group patients by age and adjust time accordingly.
• Competitive pay and benefits - We pay a percentage of revenue generated. You will also have access to an employee and family assistance program, the option to buy into a group benefits program, and customizable benefit plans.

What You’ll Need

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Degree
• An Optometry License
• Compassionate and thorough care
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An entrepreneurial nature and desire to grow the business

Note: If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today!