Optometrist

AEG Vision; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD coverage

Vision Service Plan

Employee Vision Discount Program

HSA/FSA

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

A prominent eyecare group in Sandusky, Ohio, is seeking a skilled optometrist to conduct eye exams and cultivate long-term patient relationships. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive eye care, diagnose sight problems, and prescribe treatments. A doctoral degree in Optometry and successful completion of state boards are required. Benefits include 401(k) with match, medical coverage, and paid time off. This is a full-time position offering the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient health.

Qualifications

• Must have passed all optometric state boards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye exams and support practice growth.
• Establish long-term patient relationships through care and education.
• Perform verbal interviews to determine health and ocular history.
• Diagnose sight problems and prescribe necessary treatments.
• Advise patients on treatment options and best practices.

Education

Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution

Job description

Job Description

The optometrist will conduct eye exams for the 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 educating patients on eye care.

• Establishing long‑term patient relationships through proper patient care and education
• Performing verbal interview with patient prior to examination to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for their visit as well as their visual wants and needs
• Instructing, recommending and advising patients as to their options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease as well as visual wants and needs, and communicating with opticians and sales people regarding best possible lenses, latest technologies, coatings and designs
• Generating patient loyalty and promoting the profession of Optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values
• Performing vision tests and analyzing results
• Diagnosing sight problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and eye diseases
• Prescribing eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications
• Recommending or providing treatments such as vision therapy or low‑vision rehabilitation (brand specific)
• Providing pre‑ and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery (e.g., examining a patient’s eyes the day after cataract or refractive surgery)
• Evaluating patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and referring them to other healthcare providers within the proper time frame
• Promoting eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses and how often to have their eyes examined

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 coverage
• Vision Service Plan
• Employee Vision Discount Program
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays

Physical Demands

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

Location: Sandusky, Ohio, USA | Full‑time