Optometrist

National Vision; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 1,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Professional liability insurance

Optometry license reimbursement

Employer-provided student loan repayment

Annual Continuing Education Symposium

Retirement savings programs with employer match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays and personal time off

Paid parental leave

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

An established industry player in eye care is seeking dedicated optometrists to provide exceptional primary care. This role offers a flexible work schedule, competitive salary, and numerous benefits, including paid holidays and student loan repayment programs. Optometrists will manage a variety of ocular diseases, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in their community while enjoying work-life balance. Join a team that values your expertise and commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) required.
• State licensed or will be licensed to practice Optometry.

Responsibilities

• Manage ocular disease including corneal ulcers and uveitis.
• Diagnose and treat conditions like diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.

Skills

Ocular disease management

Corneal ulcer treatment

Diabetic retinopathy diagnosis

Glaucoma diagnosis

Foreign body removal

Macular disease diagnosis

Retinal detachment diagnosis

Education

Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD)

Job description

Company Description

At our practice, we believe that the optometrist is the hero of primary eye care, enabling and safeguarding their patient’s ability to experience his or her best vision. For many people, an optometrist is also the first point of contact into the healthcare system. The eyes can offer a window into overall health, and thus this first touchpoint can be critical for patients getting the care they need for serious conditions. We don’t take that responsibility lightly, which is why we empower our optometrists to provide the highest quality of care.

We now offer NEW flexible work schedule packages for optometrists and empower ODs to choose the work schedule that works best for them. Examples include weekend flexibility and days off options. In addition, our practice also has new office hours several days per week, giving optometrists more free time in the evenings. Plus, on select Saturdays, we now pay a base rate of one thousand dollars per day!

We offer competitive benefits that demonstrate how much we value optometrists, ensuring that the financial, health, and well-being needs of doctors are met.

Financial Benefits

1. Competitive salary and bonus potential (up to thirty thousand dollars per year)
2. Earn one thousand dollars per day on select Saturdays
3. Professional liability insurance coverage
4. Optometry license reimbursement
5. Employer-provided student loan repayment program (up to twelve thousand dollars per year) at select offices
6. Annual Continuing Education Symposium with industry experts and up to 22 hours of COPE-approved CE
7. Retirement savings programs with employer match
8. Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
9. Personal financial wellness and planning services

Health & Wellness Benefits

1. Flexible work schedules – pick the option that works best for you!
2. No on-call or late evening hours
3. Medical and dental coverage
4. Paid holidays and personal time off
5. Paid FMLA leave of absence
6. Paid parental leave
7. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), including medical and dependent care
8. Basic life insurance with supplemental life insurance options
9. Short- and long-term disability insurance
10. And more!

Plus, there are career and development paths available to you!

Job Description

Primary care is more than prescribing contacts and eyeglasses. Our optometrists report seeing a high amount of anterior and posterior segment pathology in their practices. They manage ocular disease to their comfort level, including but not limited to:

• Treating corneal ulcers and uveitis
• Red eye
• Diagnosing diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma
• Removal of foreign bodies
• Diagnosing macular disease, retinal holes and retinal detachments

Qualifications

Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an Accredited School of Optometry

State Licensed or will be licensed to practice Optometry (New Graduates) in the state in which you will be practicing.

Additional Information

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