Optometrist

aegvisionodcareers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD

Vision Service Plan

Employee Vision Discount Program

HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Acuity Eyecare Group is seeking a licensed Optometrist to perform comprehensive eye exams and manage ocular health. You will establish enduring patient relationships through education and high-quality care, and you will discuss remediation options with patients, coordinating with staff as needed.

The role emphasizes patient education, precise vision testing, and thorough documentation. Join a team dedicated to advancing eye health and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducts eye exams and assesses ocular health and vision.
• Establishes long-term patient relationships through care and education.
• Performs patient interviews to determine health, ocular history, and vision needs.
• Advises patients on remediation options and guides the handoff to staff as needed.
• Generates patient loyalty and promotes Optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values.
• Performs vision tests and analyzes results.
• Diagnoses sight problems and ocular diseases.
• Prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications.
• Suggests treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation.
• Provides postoperative care after eye surgery and post-op evaluation.
• Screens for systemic diseases and refers as appropriate.
• Counsels patients on eye health and lens care and wear.”
• Communicates recommendations clearly to opticians and sales staff for optimal lens choices.

Skills

Eye exams

Vision tests

Patient counseling

Ocular diagnosis

Prescribing eyewear

Education

Doctorate of Optometry

State board eligibility/passed

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.

• 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.

• 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.