Optometrist

National Vision, Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonus potential

Professional liability insurance

Retirement savings programs with employer match

Personal financial wellness services

Job summary

A leading eye care provider located in Augusta, Georgia is seeking a part-time Optometrist. The ideal candidate will deliver comprehensive eye care, manage ocular diseases, and possess a Doctor of Optometry Degree. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating various eye conditions, including corneal ulcers and diabetic retinopathy. The position offers competitive pay, bonus potential, and part-time benefits that reflect the value placed on their optometrists.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an accredited school.
• State Licensed or will be licensed to practice in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Treat corneal ulcers and manage ocular disease.
• Diagnose and treat red eye and uveitis.
• Perform examinations for diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.
• Remove foreign bodies and evaluate retinal issues.

Skills

Ocular disease management

Diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy

Treatment of corneal ulcers

Removal of foreign bodies

Knowledge of eye diseases

Education

Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD)

Job description

Our Doctors of Optometry are making a difference by providing life-enhancing and even life-saving eye care to patients who otherwise may not receive it.

Type:

Part-time

Job Responsibilities

Primary care is more than prescribing contacts and eyeglasses. Our optometrists report seeing a high amount of anterior and posterior segment pathology in their practices. They manage ocular disease to their comfort level, including but not limited to:

• Treating corneal ulcers and uveitis
• Red eye
• Diagnosing diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma
• Removal of foreign bodies
• Diagnosing macular disease, retinal holes and retinal detachments

Preferred Qualifications

Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from anAccredited School of Optometry

State Licensed or will be licensed to practice Optometry (New Graduates)in the state in which you will be practicing.

Additional Information

For more information, please visit ourwebsite .

At our practice, we believe that the optometrist is the hero of primary eye care, enabling and safeguarding their patient’s ability to experience his or her best vision. For many people, an optometrist is also the first point of contact into the healthcare system. The eyes can offer a window into overall health, and thus this first touch point can be critical for patients getting the care they need for serious conditions. We don’t take that responsibility lightly, which is why we empower our optometrists to provide the highest quality of care.

We offer competitive part-time benefits that demonstrate how much we value optometrists, ensuring that the financial, health, and well-being needs of doctors are met.

• Competitive pay and bonus potential (up to thirty thousand dollars per year)
• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Retirement savings programs with employer match
• Personal financial wellness and planning services