Optometrist (Cambridge Eye Group) - Cambridge, MA

VSP Vision; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Performance bonus

Partnership opportunity

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Malpractice insurance

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

Cambridge Eye Group seeks a full-time Associate Optometrist in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This role involves performing eye exams, diagnosing ocular conditions, and providing patient education. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a passion for patient care.

We offer competitive pay, partnership opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Cambridge Eye Group is dedicated to utilizing advanced technology and providing comprehensive eye care.

Qualifications

• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Desire to continuously develop skills through mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform eye exams and diagnose ocular defects.
• Design individual treatment plans and promote good eye health.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Optometry license in Massachusetts

Job description

Overview

There is an excellent full‑time opportunity for an Associate Optometrist at Cambridge Eye Group, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Why You Should Apply

When you join Cambridge Eye Group, you’re joining a team dedicated to serving the community and beyond while challenging each other to create the best outcome for every patient encounter. Whether you’re a new graduate or a seasoned professional, if you’re looking to take your career to the next level, learn from the industry’s top professionals, and have the unique opportunity to directly impact the success of a thriving practice, this is your chance! Located on the north bank of the beautiful Charles River, partly opposite Boston, lies the charming town of Cambridge, which offers the perfect blend of exciting city life and small‑town comfort. The city is best known for being the home of two world‑class universities, Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology—within just two miles of each other. Residents and visitors alike will enjoy exploring the area’s eclectic mix of neighborhoods rich in options for shopping, dining, sightseeing, arts, theatres, museums, and historic sites. There’s also a plethora of outdoor recreational activities, from hiking to skiing—or sit back and enjoy a variety of professional sporting events. Its proximity to some of the East Coast’s most visited cities and destinations is just one of the many reasons Cambridge is a fantastic place to call home.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and performance bonus
• Partnership opportunity
• Medical insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Malpractice insurance
• Continuing education allowance

About Cambridge Eye Group

Cambridge Eye Group is a modern optometry clinic at the forefront of the industry’s most advanced technology and vision solutions. Offering a spectrum of eye health and vision care services, the doctors specialize in ocular disease management, pediatric eye care, surgical co‑management, and specialty contact lenses. The practice is uniquely located in a luxury residential building adjacent to an urgent care clinic, dental practice, and pharmacy—patients can conveniently access multidisciplinary care in a single visit. Plus, the neighboring medical practitioners collaborate and find new ways to serve patients. As Cambridge Eye Group has experienced exponential patient growth due to its excellent staff, loyal patient base, and strong referrals, the business is looking to add an Associate Optometrist to the staff of 10 professionals.

The doctors are proactively engaged in the optometric industry and continuously looking to expand patient services and introduce new technology. The practice features a full suite of optometric and diagnostic technology, including Optical Coherence Tomography, Fundus Camera, Topography, Humphrey Visual Field, Autorefractor, Pachymeter, and in‑office MGD treatment options. Customers enjoy shopping in the optical studio, whose mission is “Top fashion, personalized eyewear allowing you to express your owner unique, individual personality.” The Opticians are always ready to provide top‑notch service to help patients find the perfect pair of frames—plus, all optical orders are inspected by the Optometrists to ensure the highest quality.

About The Associate Optometrist Opening

Cambridge Eye Group is seeking a full‑time Optometrist with a strong desire to provide compassionate care and excellent eye health and vision services for all patients. You’ll perform eye exams and diagnose any defects of the ocular system, including refractive error or pathology. You’ll also design individual treatment plans, recommend vision‑enhancing products, and promote good eye health through patient education—on average, 10 patients are cared for daily. The practice is looking for a positive, inspiring professional with excellent communication skills, patience, and a dedication to helping people.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety. In addition, the ideal candidate will want to continuously develop skills through mentorship with experienced doctors and be willing to integrate new techniques and innovations that improve patient care and services. For the right Associate Optometrist, a practice partnership opportunity may be available.

Minimum Qualifications

• Optometry license in the state of Massachusetts
• New graduates are welcome to apply

Preferred Specialties

• Additional interest in pediatric optometry or specialty contact lenses is welcomed

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.

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