Optometrist

National Vision; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 1,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Paid holidays

Medical and dental coverage

Professional liability insurance

Employer-provided student loan repayment

Annual Continuing Education Symposium

Retirement savings programs

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid parental leave

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated optometrists to join their innovative practice. This role empowers eye care professionals to provide exceptional patient care while managing a variety of ocular diseases. With flexible work schedules and competitive financial benefits, including a generous bonus potential and student loan repayment options, this position offers a supportive environment for professional growth. Optometrists will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and a diverse patient base, ensuring a fulfilling career path. If you are passionate about eye care and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry Degree required.
• State Licensed or will be licensed to practice Optometry.

Responsibilities

• Manage ocular disease including corneal ulcers and glaucoma.
• Diagnose and treat various eye conditions.

Skills

Ocular disease management

Patient care

Optometry

Diagnosis of eye conditions

Education

Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD)

Job description

Company Description

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 now offer NEW flexible work schedule packages for optometrists and empower ODs to choose the work schedule that works best for them. Examples include weekend flexibility and days off options. In addition, our practice also has new office hours several days per week, giving optometrists more free time in the evenings. Plus, on select Saturdays, we now pay a base rate of one thousand dollars per day!

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

Financial Benefits

1. Competitive salary and bonus potential (up to thirty thousand dollars per year)
2. Earn one thousand dollars per day on select Saturdays
3. Professional liability insurance coverage
4. Optometry license reimbursement
5. Employer-provided student loan repayment program (up to twelve thousand dollars per year) at select offices
6. Annual Continuing Education Symposium with industry experts and up to 22 hours of COPE-approved CE
7. Retirement savings programs with employer match
8. Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
9. Personal financial wellness and planning services

Health & Wellness Benefits

1. Flexible work schedules – pick the option that works best for you!
2. No on-call or late evening hours
3. Medical and dental coverage
4. Paid holidays and personal time off
5. Paid FMLA leave of absence
6. Paid parental leave
7. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), including medical and dependent care
8. Basic life insurance with supplemental life insurance options
9. Short- and long-term disability insurance
10. And more!

Plus, there are career and development paths available to you!

Job Description

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:

1. Treating corneal ulcers and uveitis
2. Red eye
3. Diagnosing diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma
4. Removal of foreign bodies
5. Diagnosing macular disease, retinal holes and retinal detachments

Qualifications

Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an Accredited 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

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