Medical Optometrist---Richmond Area, VA

EyeCare Partners LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Medical insurance

401k match

PTO / leave

Job summary

Commonwealth Eye Care Associates in Virginia is seeking a medically focused optometrist to collaborate with ophthalmologists in Henrico and Colonial Heights offices. The role emphasizes medical eye care and coordination with a strong clinical team.

The optometrist will contribute to patient care using the latest EHR technology and maintain relationships with referring doctors in the community.

Qualifications

• Residency training or experience in medically focused eye care.
• Experience in medically focused offices is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with ophthalmologists and medical team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ophthalmologists to coordinate medical eye care.
• Provide comprehensive medical eye evaluations and treatment plans.
• Maintain relationships with referring doctors and the community.

Skills

Team oriented

Patient care

Tech adaptability

Relationship building

Education

Residency Training

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.

Commonwealth Eye Care Associates is adding a medically trained optometrist to work collaboratively with our well-established group of ophthalmologists, in our Henrico and Colonial Heights offices. Our optometrists play an important role in the community by coordinating care while maintaining excellent relationships with all medical care team partners, both inside and outside the practice. This is a medically focused position. A residency training or experience in a medically focused office is preferred.

We are a referral-based practice and therefore, we do not offer any routine vision care and we do not have an optical. This allows you to benefit from the largest OD referral network in the area without the hassle of handling the routine care needs of our patients to remain focused on their medical care. We offer all the latest technology and electronic medical records. We have a great clinical team that offers full support, including skilled scribes.

What We Offer:

• An outstanding practice environment with a strong focus on clinical excellence.
• A doctor-led leadership team involved in all medical issues and the oversight of our Medical Executive Board.
• Investments in new equipment and infrastructure.
• Access to our national medical network of practices, bringing together a wealth of expertise, resources and knowledge.
• A world-class support team that is dedicated and trained in providing efficient, patient-centered care.
• An established network for an immediate, sustained referral base.
• A custom and proprietary EHR system designed by doctors, and access to the latest in technology and medical testing for our patients.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary
• Signing Bonus
• Comprehensive employee benefit package including full medical, 401k w/ company match, short and long term leave, PTO, Maternity leave.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursements
• State license reimbursements
• Medical malpractice insurance

Here are some the skills & traits we are looking for at CECA:

• Residency Training
• Someone that thrives in a team environment
• Excellence in patient care must be your top priority
• Being able to adapt to the latest in technology & EHR is critical
• Must be motivated to maintain relationships with the referring doctors in the community

About Richmond:

Enjoy mild weather during all four seasons with many outdoor activities to choose from. We are located along the James River which offers kayaking, white water rafting, boating, fishing or simply relaxing in the sun. Being centrally located there are countless options within an hour's drive in every direction; The Atlantic coast with Virginia's warm, sandy beaches, The bustling city of Washington D.C., Historic Williamsburg, Charlottesville's expansive vineyards, Breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain views and multiple state parks. More destinations than can even be listed, so you should come and see for yourself! RVA offers a wide range of entertainment opportunities, an appealing culture and a rich nightlife. We have become a restaurant hub over the past few years with large presence in the local community with the expansion in Scott’s Addition and the continued growth of the downtown and VCU area. There are many local festivals centered around food, family and community to enjoy all year long. Check out Richmond Magazine to learn more. https://richmondmagazine.com/best-of-richmond