Optometrist

MedElite Group, LLC.; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Stipend

Paid Time Off

Malpractice Insurance

Job summary

Swift Optometry is seeking a compassionate Optometrist to join our team serving residents in long‑term care facilities in St. Johnsbury, VT.

You will perform comprehensive eye exams, dilated evaluations, and diabetic eye assessments while managing ocular disease and providing patient education. This full‑time role offers a competitive per‑patient salary, health stipend, paid time off, and malpractice insurance, with a strong focus on geriatric care and improving residents' quality of life

Qualifications

• Valid OD license.
• DEA license.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and stand/walk for 6–8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, comprehensive eye exams for glasses and contacts.
• Conduct dilated exams and diabetic evaluations.
• Treat infections and injuries of the eye.
• Repair and fit eyeglasses as needed.
• Diagnose and manage ocular disease and care for geriatric patients.

Skills

OD license

DEA license

Education

OD license

DEA license

Job description

Location: St. Johnsbury, VT
Schedule: Full-Time
Salary: $40.00 - $45.00 per patient

About Swift Optometry

Swift Optometry is a leading provider of comprehensive eye care services, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors in skilled nursing and long‑term care facilities. We bring expert optometric care directly to the bedside, offering personalized and convenient solutions that prioritize resident well‑being. Our skilled optometrists provide a wide range of services, from comprehensive eye exams and ocular disease management to vision correction and education, all while utilizing state‑of‑the‑art equipment. Partnering with MedElite Healthcare Management Group, we ensure a seamless and integrated approach to healthcare, empowering seniors to live their lives to the fullest with clear, comfortable vision and the support they need to maintain their independence.

Job Summary

We are seeking a friendly and compassionate Optometrist to join our team. As an Optometrist, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care to patients in long‑term care facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients while working alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, comprehensive exams for glasses and contacts
• Perform dilated exams
• Provide diabetic evaluations
• Treatment of infection and injury
• Repair and equip patients with eyeglasses
• Proficient in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease
• Comfortable working with the geriatric population

Requirements

• Valid OD license
• DEA License
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds and stand / walk / work on your feet up to 6-8 hours per day
• Competitive salary: $40.00 - $45.00 per patient
• Health Insurance Stipend
• Paid Time Off
• Malpractice Insurance

Why Work With Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors
• Enjoy work‑life balance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Infinite Medical P.C is an equal‑opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. Infinite Medical P.C is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidavit Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and help us deliver compassionate, personalized care where it matters most.