Medical Optometrist - Suburbs of Minneapolis!

Southwest Eye Clinic; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health & Dental insurance

PTO

401K with Match

Paid Malpractice & Tail insurance

Paid Licensing fees

Paid Continuing education (CE)

Job summary

Southwest Eye Care in Chaska, Minnesota is seeking a Doctor of Optometry (OD) to join our ophthalmology and optometry private practice. You will perform comprehensive eye exams, diagnose ocular disease, prescribe lenses, and provide pre- and post-operative care to surgical patients while counseling patients to promote healthy vision.

We value excellent communication and professionalism and look for candidates who can maintain detailed records and handle eye-care emergencies with empathy and

Qualifications

• OD degree required.
• Valid state license to practice optometry.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of patient personalities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong sense of workplace professionalism and personal ethics.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams.
• Diagnose and assist in the treatment of ocular disease.
• Prescribe corrective lenses.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care to surgical patients.
• Promote healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.
• Maintain detailed patient records regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and progress.
• Handle eyecare emergencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Job description

Optometrist w/Medical Practice – Full-time

About Our Practice

Southwest Eye Care, based in Chaska, Minnesota, founded in Chaska in 2005 by three of their current physician partners,Southwest Eye Care(SWEC) is an ophthalmology and 10 optometrist private practice focused on providing eye care for all ages to the local community.

Optometrist Job Duties & Responsibilities

We are searching for a talented OD to join our growing practice! You'll use your clinical and interpersonal skills to provide high-quality vision care to our patients. The ideal OD candidate is committed to delivering quality patient care, and is eager to learn and develop their clinical skillset. Your regular duties will include:

• Perform comprehensive eye exams
• Diagnose and assist in the treatment of ocular disease
• Prescribe corrective lenses
• Provide pre- and post-operative care to surgical patients
• Promote healthy vision by counseling and educating patients
• Maintain detailed patient records regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and progress
• Handle eyecare emergencies

Optometrist Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree
• Valid state license to practice optometry
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of patient personalities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A strong sense of workplace professionalism and personal ethics
• Customer-service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills

Compensation and Benefits

We reward our doctors with competitive salaries (commensurate with experience) as well as benefits including:

• SIGN-ON Bonus*
• Health & Dental insurance
• PTO
• 401K w/Match
• PAID Malpractice & Tail insurance
• PAID Licensing fees
• PAID Continuing education (CE)

Whether you are looking for your first opportunity in eyecare, or you’re an experienced optometrist looking to take the next step in your career, we look forward to welcoming you to our team!