Optometrist

Innovative Eyecare Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Vision Service Plan

Employee Vision Discount Program

HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Acuity Eyecare Group is seeking a professional optometrist to conduct comprehensive eye exams and help grow the practice by establishing strong patient relationships and delivering patient education on eyecare.

The role involves performing vision tests, diagnosing common eye conditions, prescribing eyewear and medications, and guiding patients on treatment options while collaborating with staff and opticians. On-site, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution.
• Must have passed all optometric state boards.

Responsibilities

• Establish long-term patient relationships through proper care and education.
• Conduct verbal interviews to assess health and ocular history, and reasons for visit.
• Advise patients on options for refractive correction and ocular treatment; hand-off to staff as needed.
• Promote loyalty and advocate Acuity Eyecare Group values.
• Perform vision tests and analyze results to diagnose sight problems.
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications as appropriate.
• Recommend treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation.
• Provide pre- and postoperative eye care for cataract/refractive surgery patients.
• Evaluate patients for diseases such as diabetes and refer to other providers as needed.
• Counsel patients on eye health and lens care and a proper examination schedule.
• Communicate clearly with opticians and sales staff on best lens options.

Skills

Communication

Patient education

Relationship building

Education

Doctorate of Optometry

Job description

The optometrist will conduct eye exams for Acuity Eyecare group and strive to practice to the full capacity of their license. The optometrist will support practice growth by establishing patient relationships and education to the patient on eyecare.

• Establishing long term patient relationships through proper patient care and education
• Performs verbal interview with patient prior to examination to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for their visit as well their visual wants and needs
• Instructs, recommends and advises patients as to their options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease as well as visual wants and needs. Hands-off patient to support staff with recap discussion
• Ability to generate patient loyalty and promote the profession of Optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values
• Perform vision tests and analyze results
• Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness and eye diseases
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications
• Recommend or provide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation (brand specific)
• Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery—for example, examining a patient’s eyes the day after cataract or refractive surgery
• Evaluate patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and refer patients to other healthcare providers within the proper time frame
• Promote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses how often to have their eyes examined
• clearly communicating to the opticians and other sales people appropriate recommendations for the best possible lenses with the latest highest technology coatings and designs.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution,
• Must have passed all optometric state boards
• 401(k) with Match
• Vision Service Plan
• Employee Vision Discount Program
• HSA/FSA
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

*Benefits applicable to full Time Employees only.

Physical Demands

• This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.

Full-Time / Part-Time

Part-time

Work Location

On-Site

Benefits: 401(k) with Match, Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD, Vision Service Plan, Employee Vision Discount, Program HSA/FSA, PTO, Paid Holidays *Benefits applicable to Full Time Employment only*

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