Optometrist

AEG Vision; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Vision discount

HSA/FSA

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Acuity Eyecare Group in Orlando, Florida seeks an Optometrist to perform eye exams and diagnose ocular conditions while educating patients on eye health and treatment options. The role emphasizes building patient relationships and supporting practice growth within the clinic.

The optometrist will prescribe eyewear, contact lenses, and medications as appropriate, provide perioperative care when needed, and ensure high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting. A state-licensed OD is required.

Qualifications

• Professional optometry practice with patient education.
• Ability to determine health and ocular history prior to examination.
• Recommend remediation options and discuss vision needs with patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye exams and diagnose sight problems.
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications as allowed.
• Provide pre- and postoperative care and post-surgical follow-ups.
• Educate patients on eye health, lens options, and care instructions.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure accurate recommendations on lenses and coatings.

Skills

Eye exams

Patient education

Ocular history

Education

Doctorate of Optometry

Job description

Job Description The optometrist will conduct eye exams for Acuity Eyecare group and strive to practice to the full capacity of their license. The optometrist will support practice growth by establishing patient relationships and education to the patient on eyecare.

• Establishing long term patient relationships through proper patient care and education
• Performs verbal interview with patient prior to examination to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for their visit as well their visual wants and needs
• Instructs, recommends and advises patients as to their options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease as well as visual wants and needs. Hands-off patient to support staff with recap discussion
• Ability to generate patient loyalty and promote the profession of Optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values
• Perform vision tests and analyze results
• Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness and eye diseases
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications
• Recommend or provide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation (brand specific)
• Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery—for example, examining a patient’s eyes the day after cataract or refractive surgery
• Evaluate patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and refer patients to other healthcare providers within the proper time frame
• Promote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses how often to have their eyes examined
• clearly communicating to the opticians and other sales people appropriate recommendations for the best possible lenses with the latest highest technology coatings and designs.

#14908

Orlando, Florida, USA

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part-time

Job Description

• Conducting Eye exams
• Establishing long term patient relationships through proper patient care and education
• Performs verbal interview with patient prior to examination to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for their visit as well their visual wants and needs
• Instructs, recommends and advises patients as to their options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease as well as visual wants and needs. Hands-off patient to support staff with recap discussion
• Ability to generate patient loyalty and promote the profession of Optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values
• Perform vision tests and analyze results
• Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness and eye diseases
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications
• Recommend or provide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation (brand specific)
• Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery—for example, examining a patient’s eyes the day after cataract or refractive surgery
• Evaluate patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and refer patients to other healthcare providers within the proper time frame
• Promote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses how often to have their eyes examined
• clearly communicating to the opticians and other sales people appropriate recommendations for the best possible lenses with the latest highest technology coatings and designs.

Requirements

• Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution,
• Must have passed all optometric state boards

Benefits

• 401(k) with Match
• Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD
• Vision Service Plan
• Employee Vision Discount Program
• HSA/FSA
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Benefits applicable to full Time Employees only.

Physical Demands

• This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.