Optometrist (Advantage Vision Center) - Charlotte, NC

VSP Vision; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

Production bonus

Malpractice insurance

Continuing education allowance

Practice buy-in potential

Job summary

A modern optometric practice in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a full-time Clinical Optometrist to deliver a range of eye care services. The ideal candidate will have an optometry license in North Carolina and specialties such as Binocular Vision. Emphasis is placed on compassionate patient care and community engagement. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for continuous learning and growth. Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and potential for practice buy-in.

Qualifications

• Deliver a comprehensive range of optometric services including eye examinations and disease management.
• Utilize state-of-the-art equipment for precise diagnoses.
• Support community-focused care and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations.
• Manage vision correction and contact lens fittings.
• Collaborate with staff to offer seamless care to patients.

Skills

Binocular Vision

Specialty contacts

Myopia Management

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Optometry license in the state of North Carolina

Tools

OCTA

Oculus

ColorDx

specular Keratograph

Job description

Advantage Vision Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, led by the state’s first African American female optometrist, is now hiring a full-time clinical optometrist with buy-in potential. This welcoming practice focuses on caring for patients, promoting whole-body wellness, and supporting long-term health. The modern office provides space to learn and grow as part of a supportive team. If you’re looking for a practice to build your career with an inspiring group, Advantage Vision Center is the perfect place to be!

Why join us?

Advantage Vision Center, originally established in 1984 and operating at its current location since 2003, is a modern optometric practice devoted to helping patients achieve lifelong vision and wellness through its mission of "Helping You SEE for Life™". Specializing in advanced diagnostics and comprehensive medical eye care, including glaucoma, diabetes-related eye conditions, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), dry eye, and specialty contact lens fittings, the practice offers both in-person (4.5 days per week) and virtual (5 days per week) appointments to ensure accessible, high-quality service. With plans to expand by adding a Clinical Optometrist and a commitment to transition ownership to another dedicated optometrist rather than a private equity firm, Advantage Vision Center remains steadfast in its patient-centered approach and dedication to community-focused care.

What You'll Do

As a Clinical Optometrist at Advantage Vision Center, you are responsible for delivering a comprehensive range of optometric services, including eye examinations, disease diagnosis and management, vision correction, contact lens fittings, and both pediatric and adult care. Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment such as OCTA, DA, Oculus, UBM, eyekinetix, ColorDx, Optos, specular Keratograph, MPOD, RF, IPL, and LLLT, you will ensure precise diagnoses and tailored solutions for every patient. This full-time role involves 32 hours of patient care each week, with an average of 20 patients per day, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where the provider, supported by a skilled team, offers compassionate and seamless care to individuals of all ages, while upholding the practice’s commitment to wellness and community engagement.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is a passionate, dependable optometrist committed to long-term practice growth and skilled in specialties such as Binocular Vision, specialty contacts, and Myopia Management. Comfortable with medical eye care and adept at managing a diverse range of patients of all ages, you bring exceptional communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and a dedication to continuous learning. Your enthusiasm for keeping up with the latest optometric advancements and delivering personalized treatment plans supports both exceptional patient care and the ongoing success of the practice within the community.

Why You'll Love Charlotte

Living in Charlotte, North Carolina offers an exciting and fulfilling experience that blends vibrant urban amenities with a welcoming sense of community. Renowned for its distinctive Southern charm and dynamic atmosphere, Charlotte provides a peaceful yet lively environment, making it a wonderful place to call home. The city boasts a variety of excellent schools, beautiful parks, and numerous recreational opportunities, making it ideal for families and individuals alike. Residents enjoy convenient access to a wide range of shopping centers, popular restaurants, and entertainment venues, ensuring all daily needs and leisure activities are within easy reach. Whether you're exploring Charlotte’s rich history, enjoying the scenic beauty of the surrounding areas, or participating in local festivals and events, living here means embracing a well-rounded, rewarding lifestyle.

You’ll Enjoy a Range Of Benefits, Including

• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off
• Production bonus
• Malpractice insurance
• Continuing education allowance
• Practice buy-in potential

Minimum Qualifications

• Optometry license in the state of North Carolina

Preferred Specialties

• Binocular Vision
• Specialty contacts
• Myopia Management

Special Notice

This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping Premier Program Providers recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.

VSP Network Practices benefit from access to dedicated VSP recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists. VSP is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals. The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing and hiring of practice professionals. VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites.

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