Optometrist

National Vision; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare practice is seeking dedicated optometrists to provide exceptional primary eye care. This role involves managing complex ocular conditions and supporting patient health through detailed examinations. With flexible scheduling options and attractive benefits, this opportunity allows for both professional and personal growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Paid holidays and personal time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Retirement savings programs with employer match

Annual Continuing Education Symposium

Qualifications

• Must hold an OD degree from an accredited school.
• State license or eligibility as a new graduate in Missouri is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage ocular diseases like corneal ulcers and glaucoma.
• Perform eye examinations and prescribe corrective lenses.
• Diagnose and treat various eye conditions.

Skills

Management of ocular disease

Diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy

Treatment of corneal ulcers

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, allowing ODs to choose the schedule that works best for them. Examples include weekend flexibility and days off options. Additionally, our practice has new office hours several days per week, providing more evening free time for optometrists. On select Saturdays, we pay a base rate of one thousand dollars per day!

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

Financial Benefits

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

Health & Wellness Benefits

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

Career and development paths are 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:

• 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 where you will be practicing.

Additional Information

For more information, please visit our website.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.