Mobile Optometrist - Des Moines, Iowa

Eyetastic Services; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided car

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Ownership opportunities after 1 year

Job summary

Eyetastic Services in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Doctor of Optometry for a mobile practice, visiting facilities daily to deliver comprehensive eye care. You will lead a team, coordinate care across multiple sites, and maintain an efficient schedule serving 12 to 30 patients per day.

Flexibility and strong communication are essential. The role offers a competitive daily rate, a company-provided car with fuel/maintenance, health insurance, a 401(k), and potential ownership opportunities after one

Qualifications

• Valid state optometry license or in the process of obtaining one.
• Ability to travel to multiple facilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams and provide optometric care to patients.
• Lead and coordinate with staff to ensure smooth daily operations at different facilities.
• Manage care for 12 to 30 patients daily, depending on facility and team support.
• Communicate diagnoses and treatment options clearly to patients to ensure understanding.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team coordination

Education

OD degree (Doctor of Optometry)

Job description

An esteemed mobile optometric practice is seeking a dedicated, driven Doctor of Optometry to join its team. With this mobile optometry position, you will embark on a daily journey to various facilities, ensuring that patients in different locations receive essential eye care services. Each day presents a new opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you serve, while enjoying the dynamic experience of a changing work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations and provide high-quality optometric care to patients.
• Lead and coordinate with support staff to ensure smooth daily operations at different facilities.
• Maintain an organized schedule while managing care for 12 to 30 patients daily, depending on the facility and available team support.
• Create a positive patient experience by listening to concerns and providing clear communication about diagnoses and treatment options.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, a robust work ethic, and a personable demeanor. They will be expected to communicate effectively, listen attentively, and exhibit leadership qualities while managing a team that includes a scheduler and one to two technicians daily. This role requires flexibility and a willingness to travel to various facilities, where the optometrist will engage with a diverse patient population.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive daily rate of $700.00, plus productivity bonus.
• Company-provided car, including fuel and maintenance expenses.
• Health insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Opportunities for ownership/partnership are available after one year of service.

Working Hours

• Full-time position with hours typically from 8 AM to 5 PM, 4 to 5 days a week.
• Flexibility for a 3-day week may be considered for the right candidate.

Requirements

• Valid state optometry license or in the process of obtaining one.
• Valid driver's license that is in good standing.
• Fourth-year optometry students are invited to apply.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic and changing environment.