Optometrist (Conestoga Eye) - Lancaster and Hershey, PA

Eyefinity, Inc.; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Optometrists to join their dynamic team in Hershey and Lancaster, PA. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, where you will conduct eye examinations, prescribe treatments, and educate patients on eye health. You will work in a supportive environment that prioritizes collaboration among healthcare professionals, ensuring exceptional care for both adults and children. If you are eager to make a positive impact in the community and excel in a fast-paced clinical setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a practice that values your expertise and dedication to eye care.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree required.
• Strong diagnostic and treatment skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough eye examinations to diagnose vision problems.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Diagnostic Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Doctor of Optometry degree

Job description

Optometrist (Conestoga Eye) - Lancaster and Hershey, PA

Optometrist (Conestoga Eye) - Lancaster and Hershey, PA

Apply remote type Onsite locations Hershey, PA time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-7732

Calling all passionate and dedicated Optometrists! Conestoga Eye is on the lookout for exceptional individuals like you to join its dynamic team at the Lancaster and Hershey, Pennsylvania locations. If you're seeking an exciting new opportunity where patient-centered care and community focus are at the heart of everything you do—look no further. Check out this new opening and get ready to make positive life-changing impacts on the lives of others!

Why join us?
Conestoga Eye is a heavily medical-based practice specializing in eye plastics and pediatric ophthalmology. The practice emphasizes the importance of a supportive and collaborative work environment, allowing healthcare professionals to excel and deliver exceptional patient care. With a mission to provide unparalleled eye care for both adults and children, Conestoga Eye strives to ensure that every appointment is a warm and welcoming experience. The practice and its dedicated doctors prioritize patient-centered care, actively engage with the community, and make patients' well-being their utmost priority.

What you'll do:
Practicing in a fast-paced clinical setting, you'll collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals, such as ophthalmologists and primary care physicians, to deliver comprehensive care to patients. A typical day consists of conducting thorough eye examinations to diagnose vision problems and eye diseases, prescribing corrective lenses and other necessary treatments, and educating patients on proper eye care and preventative measures. Whether working part-time or full-time, you may occasionally be required to accommodate evening or weekend shifts based on the practice's requirements.

Who we're seeking:
You're an energetic professional with a keen interest in anterior surface disease, blepharitis, and dry eye, along with a focus on pediatrics and a particular interest or experience in managing amblyopia cases. You'll have the unique opportunity to engage in research endeavors, including participation in studies related to pediatric ophthalmology, dry eye, and eyelid conditions, among others. To excel in this role, you must possess strong diagnostic and treatment skills coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Meticulous attention to detail in maintaining accurate patient records while functioning effectively both independently and as an integral part of a collaborative team is essential.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited optometry school
• Current optometry license in the state of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed subspecialty fellowship
• Experience in pediatrics or glaucoma care
• Previous experience as an optician is preferred

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. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.