Optometrist

National Vision; Howell Township (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonus potential

Professional liability insurance coverage

Retirement savings programs with employer match

Personal financial wellness and planning services

Paid Sick Time

Paid FMLA leave of absence

Paid parental leave

Job summary

An eye care practice in Howell Township, NJ is seeking a Doctor of Optometry to deliver comprehensive eye care. Responsibilities include diagnosing and managing ocular diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. The position offers competitive part-time benefits including a base rate of $1,000 per day on select Saturdays and a focus on work-life balance without late hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage ocular disease to comfort level, including high pathology cases.
• Perform primary care beyond prescribing contacts and eyeglasses.

Skills

Treating corneal ulcers and uveitis

Red eye management

Diagnosing diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma

Removal of foreign bodies

Diagnosing macular disease

Education

Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an Accredited School of Optometry

State Licensed or will be licensed to practice Optometry

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

Financial Benefits

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

Health & Wellness Benefits

• No on-call or late evening hours
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid FMLA leave of absence
• Paid parental leave

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:

• Treating corneal ulcers and uveitis
• Red eye
• Diagnosing diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma
• Removal of foreign bodies
• 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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