Optometrist

AEG Vision; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD

Vision Service Plan

Employee Vision Discount

HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Eye-Site Western Ave in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a full-time optometrist to perform comprehensive eye exams, build patient relationships, and educate patients on eyecare while practicing to the full capacity of their license.

The role involves diagnosing eye conditions, prescribing glasses, contacts, and medications, and contributing to practice growth. On-site benefits include 401(k) with match, health plans, HSA/FSA, PTO, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform eye exams and vision tests, diagnose sight problems and eye diseases.
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications as appropriate.
• Educate patients on eyecare and promote practice growth and relationships.
• Provide pre- and postoperative care where applicable and coordinate with staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate of Optometry

State boards passed

Job description

About the Job

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.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution,
• Must have passed all optometric state boards
• 401(k) with Match
• 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.

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-time

Practice Name

Eye-Site Western Ave

Work Location

On-Site

Indeed Compensation

140000-150000

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 Employment only*

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