Geriatric Optometrist: Impactful Eye Care in Long-Term Care

MedElite Group, LLC.; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Stipend

Paid Time Off

Malpractice Insurance

Job summary

Swift Optometry is a leading provider of eye care servicing long-term care facilities, bringing comprehensive exams and ocular disease management directly to residents. We are seeking a friendly Optometrist to join our team, performing routine exams, dilated exams, diabetic evaluations, and fitting glasses for seniors.

This full-time position emphasizes compassionate geriatric care, with a per-patient salary of $40-$45 and benefits including a health insurance stipend and malpractice insurance.

Qualifications

• OD license and DEA license required.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds and stand/walk up to 6-8 hours daily.
• Competitive salary: $40–$45 per patient.
• Health insurance stipend provided.
• Paid time off and malpractice insurance included.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, comprehensive exams for glasses and contacts.
• Perform dilated exams and diabetic evaluations.
• Treatment of infection and injury.
• Repair and fit eyeglasses; assess ocular disease.
• Care for geriatric patients and coordination of senior eye care.

Skills

Geriatric care

Patient communication

Education

OD license

DEA License

Job description

Swift Optometry is a leading provider of eye care servicing long-term care facilities, bringing comprehensive exams and ocular disease management directly to residents. We are seeking a friendly Optometrist to join our team, performing routine exams, dilated exams, diabetic evaluations, and fitting glasses for seniors.

This full-time position emphasizes compassionate geriatric care, with a per-patient salary of $40-$45 and benefits including a health insurance stipend and malpractice insurance.