Independent Optometrist - Sam's Club

Sam's East, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced Equipment access

Job summary

Walmart is seeking an independent optometrist to lease space inside our Sam's Club locations. You will lead patient care in eye and vision health as well as general wellbeing. You will establish your own practice days, hours, and schedule, and set your fee schedule while retaining 100% of exam/professional fees.

Optionally, you may access advanced equipment and support services where permitted by state law. This role is an independent lease holder rather than a Walmart employee.

Qualifications

• OD degree required.
• Valid state optometry license.
• Ophthalmologist MD/DO and corresponding state licenses.
• Certificate of General/Professional Liability Insurance.
• ME/VA license arrangements with Gumberg Asset Management.

Responsibilities

• Launch optometry services in Sam's Club stores.
• Lead patient care in eye and vision health and general wellbeing.
• Establish practice days and hours, and control patient schedule.
• Set your fee schedule and retain 100% of exam/professional fees.
• Optionally access advanced equipment and support services where allowed by state law.

Skills

OD ownership

Leadership

Fee setting autonomy

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

State optometry license

Ophthalmologist MD/DO

ME/VA license agreements with Gumberg Asset Management

Job description

Position Summary... What you'll do...

Launch your services in Sam's Club! As an Independent Optometrist leasing space inside our stores you will take a leading role in patient care with respect to eye and vision care as well as general health and wellbeing.

As an independent lease holder, you have the autonomy to:

• Establish your days of practice
• Establish your hours of operation
• Control your patient schedule
• Set your fee schedule
• Keep 100 of exam/professional fees

For a fair market value, you can opt into:

• Advanced Equipment/instrumentation
• Administrative and/or Opt-Tech support services if state allows

Minimum Qualifications for a lease agreement

• Doctor of Optometry OD from an accredited optometry school
• Valid state optometry license
• Ophthalmologist MD or DO from an accredited school
• Valid state ophthalmology license
• General Liability Certificate/Professional Liability Insurance Certificate
• ME/VA license agreements are with Gumberg Asset Management Company

By continuing with this process, you understand that you are not applying for a position of employment with Walmart Inc or any entity owned by Walmart Inc. Nothing in the documents or information presented during this process is intended to create now or in the future an employment relationship with Walmart Inc. or any entity owned by Walmart Inc. To the extent any of the documents or information presented during this process implies that you are applying for a position of employment with Walmart Inc. or an entity owned by Walmart Inc you expressly DISCLAIM such understanding by continuing with this process.

Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Respect the individual: Builds high-performing teams embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform Respect the individual: Works collaboratively builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influence Respect the individual: Attracts and retains the best talent empowers and develops talent and recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around us creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble self-aware honest fair and transparent Serve Our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first considers and adapts to how where and when customers shop and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans Serve Our Customers and Members Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis balances short and long-term priorities and considers our customers fellow associates shareholders suppliers business partners and communities when making plans Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks demonstrates courage and resilience and encourages learning from mistakes Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills and supports others through change.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location

9440 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23294-5330, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

About Walmart

Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we’re reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.