Independent Optometrist - Walmart

Walmart; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart invites Independent Optometrists to lease space inside Walmart stores to deliver eye and vision care while contributing to patient wellbeing. You control your practice days, hours, and fee schedule, and keep 100% of exam fees, with optional equipment and support services where allowed by state law.

Position emphasizes autonomy, professional liability coverage, and compliance with licensing requirements across participating states.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited school.
• Licensed to practice optometry in the state.
• Ophthalmology license may be considered.
• Liability and professional insurance certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Launch your services in Walmart stores and provide eye and vision care.
• Lead patient care and contribute to general health and well-being.
• Set your days, hours, and fee schedule; manage your patient schedule.

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Valid state optometry license

Ophthalmologist (MD or DO) license

General Liability Certificate

Professional Liability Insurance Certificate

W-9

ME & VA license agreements with Gumberg Asset Management Company

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Launch your services in Walmart stores!

As an Independent Optometrist leasing space inside our Walmart stores, you will take a leading role in patient care with respect to eye and vision care as well as general health and well-being.

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:

• 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
• W-9
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Primary Location...

1450 E Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901-3140, 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.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.