Geriatric Optometrist - Bedside Vision Care Leader

The MedElite Group; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Stipend

Paid Time Off

Malpractice Insurance

Job summary

Swift Optometry in Burlington, VT is seeking a friendly and compassionate Optometrist to join our team. As an Optometrist, you will provide comprehensive eye care to residents in long-term care facilities, including exams and ocular disease management.

This full-time role focuses on geriatric patients, with a schedule that supports work-life balance. We offer a competitive salary per patient, health stipend, and malpractice insurance.

Qualifications

• OD license required.
• DEA license required.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds and stand/walk up to 6-8 hours per day.
• Fine motor skills for equipment operation; lifting/moving patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, comprehensive exams for glasses and contacts
• Perform dilated exams
• Provide diabetic evaluations
• Treatment of infection and injury
• Repair and equip patients with eyeglasses
• Proficient in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease
• Comfortable working with the geriatric population

Skills

OD license

DEA License

Geriatric care

Patient care

Job description

Swift Optometry in Burlington, VT is seeking a friendly and compassionate Optometrist to join our team. As an Optometrist, you will provide comprehensive eye care to residents in long-term care facilities, including exams and ocular disease management.

This full-time role focuses on geriatric patients, with a schedule that supports work-life balance. We offer a competitive salary per patient, health stipend, and malpractice insurance.