Optometrist

National Vision; Westwood (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonus potential

Professional liability insurance coverage

Retirement savings programs with employer match

Paid sick time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading eye care provider in Georgia is seeking a part-time optometrist to deliver exceptional primary eye care. Responsibilities include managing a variety of ocular diseases and performing diagnostics for serious conditions. Candidates must possess a Doctor of Optometry Degree and be state licensed or eligible for licensure. The position offers competitive pay, benefits including professional liability insurance, retirement savings programs, and no on-call hours, supporting an optimal work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must have 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 practicing.

Responsibilities

• Manage ocular disease to comfort level including treating corneal ulcers and uveitis.
• Diagnosing diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.
• Removal of foreign bodies and diagnosing retinal issues.

Skills

Managing ocular disease

Diagnosing diabetic retinopathy

Treating corneal ulcers

Patient care

Education

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

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

• Competitive pay and bonus potential (up to thirty thousand dollars per year)
• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Retirement savings programs with employer match
• Personal financial wellness and planning services
• No on-call or late evening hours
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid FMLA leave of absence
• Paid parental leave

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 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

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