Optometrist - 180K p/ year

NOW Healthcare Recruiting; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC Loan Repayment

Paid malpractice and CME

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% employer match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Community health center in Hartford, CT seeks an Optometrist to join its Adult Medicine team in a full-time or part-time role. The position offers a salary range of $110,000–$180,000 per year with NHSC loan repayment, paid malpractice, CME, and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include comprehensive eye care, disease screening, vision-correcting prescriptions, and coordinating referrals. CT license and DEA eligibility required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school (Optometry).
• Valid Connecticut optometrist license.
• DEA eligibility.
• Minimum 3 years of experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary eye care and health promotion.
• Diagnose and manage common eye diseases (e.g., glaucoma).
• Prescribe and fit vision aids (contacts and glasses).
• Document diagnoses and treatment plans with referrals and chronic care.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

3+ years experience

Clinical eye care

Education

Accredited optometry program graduate

Job description

Expanding practice seeks an Optometrist to work in Hartford, Connecticut! Join a community health center's Adult Medicine team in a full-time or part-time role, with a salary range of $110K–$180K and NHSC loan repayment.

Company: Community health center serving the residents of Hartford and Windsor since 1970

Offers a full spectrum of services in one medical home: medical, behavioral health, dental, and a full-service pharmacy.

Mission centered on quality care with dignity for every patient, in a place where clinical staff know patients by name.

Collaborative setting, working with department physicians and referring to consultants as needed.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Compensation

• Salary range: $110,000–$180,000 per year
• NHSC Loan Repayment Program participant
• Paid malpractice and CME
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
• Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Various leave programs: bereavement, military, maternity, and more

Job/Practice Description

• Optometry, Adult Medicine
• Full-time or part-time (exempt) position
• Provide comprehensive primary eye care, including health promotion and disease prevention
• Diagnose diseases and anomalies such as color blindness and glaucoma
• Prescribe and fit vision aids such as contact lenses and eyeglasses
• Document diagnoses and treatment plans, including referrals, therapeutic prescriptions, and long-term management
• Coordinate referrals, including social services, with referral staff and care team nurses
• Review incoming reports (labs, images) and follow up per guidelines
• Follow disease management protocols and clinical pathways
• Help review primary care protocols and patient education materials with clinical leadership

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school (as stated in the original posting)
• Valid Connecticut license
• DEA eligibility
• 3+ years of experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Location offers

Hartford, Connecticut: the state capital, known as the "Insurance Capital of the World," with a strong arts and history scene Attractions include the Mark Twain House, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Bushnell Park, and the Connecticut Science Center Professional sports and live entertainment nearby, including the Hartford Yard Goats and the XL Center Neighboring Windsor is one of the oldest towns in Connecticut, with a suburban, family-friendly feel Midway between New York City and Boston (about 2 hours to each), with Bradley International Airport close by