Optometrist

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join the Dartmouth Health Ophthalmology team. You will provide full scope medical optometric care along with refractive and contact lens exams in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting with ophthalmologists and certified technicians.

Qualified candidates should have a Doctor of Optometry and residency training or 3–5 years of experience; NH licensure eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) required.
• Residency training or 3–5 years of experience preferred.
• Board certification or AAO fellowship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide full scope medical optometric care.
• Perform refractive and contact lens exams.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists and certified technicians in a multidisciplinary setting.

Skills

Full scope optometry

Refraction

Contact lenses

Education

OD degree

Residency training

Job description

Overview

Optometrist

Cheshire Medical Center, Keene, NH

The Dartmouth Health/Cheshire Medical Center Section of Ophthalmology in Keene, New Hampshire, is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join a dynamic, highly collaborative and dedicated team of Ophthalmologists and Optometrists working in a multi-disciplinary setting. The successful applicant will enjoy providing full scope medical optometric care along with refractive and contact lens exams. The candidate should be comfortable working alongside certified ophthalmic technician staff who provide refractive and diagnostic testing support.

Qualified candidates should have a doctorate in optometry (O.D.) and residency training or 3-5 years of experience in comprehensive optometry. Board certification or Fellow of American Academy of Optometry preferred. Eligibility for licensure in the state of New Hampshire is required. We offer a competitive salary, a generous continuing education allowance, ample vacation time, health care benefits, malpractice insurance and a savings plan.

Cheshire Medical Center, a leading member of the world-class Dartmouth Health system, advances the health and wellness of the communities throughout the Monadnock Region through a combination of outstanding care and exceptional service. The leading employer in the area, Cheshire is a 169-bed facility employing 1,600 staff, of which 300 are providers, who live and serve within our communities.

On our Keene campus, our team delivers an impressive range of clinical services that reflect the needs of the individuals and communities we serve. Being part of the Dartmouth Health family enables us to provide services that far exceed those of a typical rural hospital, including extensive programs in primary care, cancer care, cardiology, orthopedics, and public health. Our clinical practice is distinguished by an exceptional staff, a deep commitment to safety and quality, and a culture that values the contribution of every staff member and volunteer. In addition, we perform extensive, innovative outreach efforts focused on removing barriers to good health throughout the region. Our membership in the Dartmouth Health system also enables us to provide access to hundreds of highly trained specialists and a depth of clinical and technical resources that enhance our capacity to serve our neighbors and strengthen our daily pursuit of excellence.

Keene, NH is a picturesque college town in Southwestern New Hampshire. An ideal place to call home, Keene has a strong sense of community with bucolic scenery, a vibrant downtown area with theaters, shops, and parks, excellent public schools, and 4-season outdoor recreation opportunities. Come and enjoy the quintessential New England lifestyle!

To learn more about us, benefits, and the area, visit us atDHProviders.org.