Optometrist

National Vision, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in vision care is seeking an Optometrist to provide essential eye care services in Jacksonville, FL. The ideal candidate will diagnose and treat a variety of eye conditions, work closely with patients to enhance their vision, and be a critical access point to healthcare. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development are offered to ensure the well-being of our optometrists.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus potential

Professional liability insurance

Optometry license reimbursement

Student loan repayment program up to $12,000

Annual Continuing Education Symposium

Retirement savings programs with employer match

Health Savings Account with employer contribution

Medical and dental coverage

Paid parental and holiday leave

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry from accredited school.
• State licensed or willing to obtain license in Florida.
• Experience with anterior and posterior segment pathology.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage ocular diseases.
• Treat corneal ulcers, red eyes, and other ocular conditions.
• Conduct vision examinations and prescribe corrective lenses.

Skills

Diagnosis of ocular diseases

Treatment of corneal ulcers

Management of diabetic retinopathy

Ocular disease management

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.

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

• Competitive salary and bonus potential (up to thirty thousand dollars per year)
• 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
• 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!

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