Optometrist (Ascent Eye Care) - Salida, CO

VSP Vision Care Inc.; Salida (CO); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical and vision insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Sick leave

Production bonus

Malpractice insurance and licensing

CE allowance

Partnership opportunity

Resumo da oferta

Ascent Eye Care in Salida, CO is seeking an Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care. You’ll perform full eye exams, evaluate vision and eye health, and prescribe glasses and contacts while coordinating care with surgeons when needed.

The position is part-time and onsite in Salida, with opportunities for professional growth and a partner path. You’ll join a patient-centered practice serving a diverse Colorado community.

Qualificações

• Licensed to practice optometry in Colorado.

Responsabilidades

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations and assess visual acuity, refraction, eye alignment, and health.
• Prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses; diagnose and manage ocular conditions.
• Co-manage pre- and post-operative patients; educate patients; maintain complete records.

Conhecimentos

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Formação académica

Colorado Optometry License

Ferramentas

Crystal PM EHR

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Optometrist (Ascent Eye Care) - Salida, CO**We use cookies to operate our site, help keep you safe, improve your experience and perform analytics. You may choose to consent to our use of cookies, or manage your own preferences. You can learn more by visiting our Cookie Policy.**# Doctor Careers## Optometrist (Ascent Eye Care) - Salida, COApply: Onsite: Salida, CO: Part time: Posted Yesterday: R-10120At Ascent Eye Care, you'll have an incredible opportunity to improve and preserve the gift of sight while making a difference each day. If you're dedicated to helping individuals see their world clearly and are looking for a long-term opportunity with room to grow, Ascent Eye Care in Salida, Colorado is where you want to be.**Why join us?** Established in 2024 and growing quickly, Ascent Eye Care is committed to providing the highest quality eye care possible and helping patients make informed decisions about their vision. The practice offers comprehensive eye exams, diabetic eye exams, dry eye treatments, ocular disease management, eye emergencies, myopia management, soft & specialty contact lenses, minor surgical and laser procedures, and surgical post-operative care. Its advanced clinical environment includes six exam lanes including a minor surgical procedure room, Crystal PM EHR software, manual phoropter with plus cyl, autorefractor, Haag Streit slit lamp, binocular indirect ophthalmoscope, iCare tonometer, Goldmann applanation, digital visual acuity chart, manual lensometer, Zeiss Cirrus OCT-A, Zeis Humphrey Visual Field, Envision by InMode (Forma I and Lumecca I), Zeiss Altas Corneal Topgrapher, iCare EidonAF fundus camera, and an In-house lens finishing lab. **What you'll do:** As an Optometrist at Ascent Eye Care, you will perform comprehensive eye examinations; assess visual acuity, refraction, eye alignment, and overall eye health; prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses; diagnose and manage ocular conditions; recognize ocular signs of systemic disease; conduct specialized testing; provide contact lens care; co-manage pre- and post-operative patients when applicable; educate patients; make appropriate referrals; and maintain complete patient records. Doctors average at least 16 comprehensive exams plus 4 to 6 shorter appointments per work day on patients of all ages from across south-central Colorado. This opportunity is scheduled for 3-4 days a week. **Who you are:** You are a kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, and personable optometrist who is reliable, punctual, and committed to a strong work ethic. You are comfortable caring for a diverse patient population, collaborating with the practice team, and delivering thoughtful, high-quality care. You are also motivated by continuous learning and the opportunity to grow with a practice that offers a future partnership path. **Why you'll love Salida:** Located in the Upper Arkansas River Valley in the Heart of the Rockies, Salida offers an active small-town lifestyle surrounded by exceptional outdoor recreation. Monarch Mountain Ski Resort is about 20 minutes away, 15 of Colorado's fourteeners are within an hour's drive, and the Arkansas River runs right through town, offering opportunities for fishing, rafting, and river surfing. The Arkansas Hills and Methodist Mountain trail systems also provide roughly 70 miles of nearby singletrack. This is an appealing setting for someone who values community, mountain access, and a more relaxed pace of life. **You'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:*** Medical and vision insurance* 401k matching (100% up to 4% of compensation)* Paid time off* Sick leave* Production bonus* Malpractice insurance and licensing fees* Continuing education allowance* Partnership opportunity**Minimum Qualifications:*** Licensed to practice optometry in the state of Colorado.***Special Notice****This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members 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.*