Optometrist

National Vision, Inc.; West Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye care provider is seeking a Doctor of Optometry to deliver essential eye care services, manage ocular diseases, and work in a supportive environment with flexible schedules. The role focuses on enhancing patient well-being while offering competitive benefits and significant earning potential.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus potential

Paid FMLA leave of absence

Annual Continuing Education Symposium

Employer-provided student loan repayment

Flexible work schedules

Medical and dental coverage

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice Optometry in Minnesota or will obtain licensure.
• Experience in treating corneal ulcers, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage ocular diseases.
• Provide comprehensive eye care and treatment.

Skills

Patient Management

Ocular Disease Diagnosis

Optometry

Education

Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD)

Job description

Our Doctors of Optometry are making a difference by providing life-enhancing and even life-saving eye care to patients who otherwise may not receive it.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from anAccredited 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

For more information, please visit ourwebsite .

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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 touch point 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 packagesfor 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.

• Competitive salary and bonus potential (up to thirty thousand dollars per year)
• Earn one thousand dollars per dayon select Saturdays
• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Optometry license reimbursement
• Employer-provided student loan repayment program (up to twelve thousand dollars per year) at select offices
• Annual Continuing Education Symposium with industry experts and up to 22 hours of COPE-approved CE
• Retirement savings programs with employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Personal financial wellness and planning services
• Flexible work schedules – pick the option that works best for you!
• No on-call or late evening hours
• Medical and dental coverage
• Paid holidays and personal time off
• Paid FMLA leave of absence
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), including medical and dependent care
• Basic life insurance with supplemental life insurance options
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• And more!

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